India eases tea import rules, clearing path for Nepali exports
▸ Part of: India Eases Tea Import Rules, Resuming Nepali Exports After Testing Halt
Tea Board India has revised its testing rules for imported tea, easing restrictions that had halted Nepali tea exports for 20 days. The new directive, issued on May 19, 2026, modifies earlier mandatory laboratory testing rules. Under the amended provisions, tea imported for sale within India will undergo sample-based inspections by customs and FSSAI, while Tea Board India will refrain from separate testing for such imports until further clarification. Exports from Nepal to India are expected to resume smoothly.
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