Hon. Lal Premanath,— To ask the Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure,— (1)
(a) Is he aware that —
(i) during the process of tea manufacture, Refuse Tea/ Reclaimable Tea is also produced within tea factories in Sri Lanka;
(ii) such Refuse tea is permitted to be removed from the factory premises under a license issued by the Sri Lanka Tea Board;
(iii) but, this removal process is not carried out in 100% compliance with legal provisions;
(iv) such Refuse Tea is rebranded as tea produced in CTC Tea factories and is sold in the Colombo Tea Auction;
(v) such Refuse Tea is exported through illegal channels; and
(vi) this situation poses a threat to the manufacture of quality-assured tea and tarnish the reputation of ‘Ceylon Tea’?
(b) Will he inform this House —
(i) of the future steps to be taken regarding Refuse Tea;
(ii) whether steps will be taken to prohibit the export of Refuse tea; and
(iii) if not, whether steps will be taken to carry out the export of Refuse Tea under the supervision of the Sri Lanka Tea Board?
(c) If not, why?
Asked Date
2025-07-08
Asked by
Hon. Lal Premanath, M.P.
Ministry
Plantation and Community Infrastructure
Legislature
Tenth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
1
Steps taken to maintain the quality of Ceylon Tea brand
Answered Date
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