Taiwan raises issues on Ceylon Tea By Sunimalee Dias View(s): View(s):Just as Sri Lanka had eased its problems of residues in tea with Japan, Taiwan has now raised concerns over the maximum residue levels (MRL) found in Ceylon Tea. The issue had arisen about 3-5 months back and the Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) is currently working on the matter. SLTB Chairman Lucille Wijewardena explained that the glyphosate levels recommended by Taiwan are “very low” at 0.01. Taiwan purchases annually around 4 million kg of Ceylon Tea on average. Sri Lanka sells some of its high end teas to Taiwan and in this regard if one buyer stops purchasing Ceylon Tea it could impact on sales to other buyers in that market as well.

Source: Sunday Times November 02, 2019 20:34 UTC