India to unveil sustainability standards for tea industry
India's Tea Board announced plans to introduce a wide-ranging sustainability code for all participants of the tea industry on July 11. The initiative will focus on bringing India's tea sector in line with global sustainability standards and ensuring its long-term economic viability. It will involve everyone from large plantations to small farmers, and will oversee all aspects of the industry, including production, product certification, worker welfare and food safety. The goal is to boost productivity, mitigate the effects of climate change and establish high food safety standards. The draft code will be launched on a pilot basis and tested in the months ahead.