Koshi Province Government Plans Tea Laboratory Amidst Export Challenges

Biratnagar. Nepal's tea exports came to a halt two weeks ago due to the 'Standard Operating Procedure' implemented by India on tea imports. However, exports have now resumed as India has relaxed the strictness regarding laboratory testing. The main pretext for the Indian side to create obstacles for Nepali tea has been the stringent provisions of testing standards.

Nepal has not yet been able to fully test Nepali tea and send it. There is no laboratory in Nepal that is recognized by India or exporting countries for sending tea according to their standards. There is also no laboratory in Nepal that is recognized by India or other countries.