Pesticide traces in Vietnamese tea exceeds limits
(VOV) -Tea is the world’s most popular beverage, often touted for its healthful properties, however the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) suspects some Vietnamese black tea may be contaminated.
MARD has announced it will investigate Vietnamese black tea producers following reports by Taiwanese officials of exported tea containing pesticide and dioxin residue exceeding mandated thresholds.
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During April, Taiwan authorities issued 22 warnings for batches of black tea that tested positive for excessive pesticide residue and seven others for dioxin contamination.
The investigation by MARD will retrace the origin of the product, analyse samples as part of a concerted effort to determine if there were any violations, and if so, devise an appropriate remedy.
The investigation is expected to be completed and the results reported to MARD Minister Cao Duc Phat on or before June 30.