Industry leaders have raised concerns with the EU ambassador, warning of a potential market loss in Germany and the UK
The move by the European Union (EU) to lower the MRL (maximum residue level) for three compounds has rattled the Indian tea industry which has moved the EU ambassador during the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, seeking his intervention.
The new MRL notification of EU would affect over 40 million kilograms of high-end tea exports from Assam, and Assam Tea could be pushed out of European countries like Germany and the UK which import around 20 million kg each.
These are among few pesticides which are approved for use but have been restricted for use by lowering the MRL due to its effect on honey bees. The European Food Safety Authority has cleared some of these compounds as they are found to be safe…
