Nepali Tea Exports Resume to India After Two-Month Halt
Summary
Nepali tea exports to India have resumed after a two-month halt due to administrative and technical hurdles, following new import regulations by India's FSSAI and diplomatic efforts between the two countries.
Key Points
- Nepali tea exports to India resumed after a two-month halt due to new FSSAI import policies and diplomatic initiatives.
- India’s FSSAI implemented a risk-based testing system reducing testing of Nepali tea consignments from 100% to 20%.
- About 1.3 million kilograms of processed tea stockpiled due to the export halt is gradually being exported now.
- Tea producers urge the Nepali government to sign a government-to-government agreement with India for a long-term export solution and market expansion to third countries.
