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| Coca-Cola supports move on criteria setting | | Says soft drinks are below EU criteria for pesticide residues | |
Jammu, August 11
Soft drink major, Coca-Cola India today said that it supports the Government in adoption of clear criteria for
pesticide residues in soft drinks based on scientifically validated testing
methods
"We support the move by the Government of India to adopt clear criteria for
pesticide residues in soft drinks, which are based on scientifically validated testing methods. We are already working with relevant government bodies in India to develop and finalize the criteria along with their associated testing protocols for pesticide residues in soft drinks," a statement issued here today said.
It added, "We have the same uncompromising commitment to product safety and quality in our beverages in India that we offer around the world. Coca-Cola India has stringent standards for all of the ingredients used in its beverages. These standards are backed by analytical testing protocols for these ingredients, and we regularly audit all plants for compliance."
"No detectable level of pesticides in Indian soft drinks when measured
against strict EU criteria in independent lab study"
In the meantime, the statement further said, "Coca-Cola India measures its soft drinks against the European Union (EU) criteria for pesticide residues in bottled water (globally accepted as one of the most stringent in the world). Our soft drinks have been regularly tested and evaluated by a world renowned UK
Government Laboratory, the Central Science Laboratories (CSL). All tests
show that our soft drinks are below the EU criteria for pesticide residues
in bottled water."
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