Nearly Half of Tea Samples Fail Food Safety Standards Over Two Years0

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• July 6, 2026

Key Update Nearly half of the packet tea samples tested across India over the past two years failed food safety standards, according to information obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) application. The findings have raised fresh concerns about tea quality, pesticide residues, and compliance with food safety regulations. Almost 1,550 Samples Failed Quality Tests