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Expressing need to seek the Centre's help for rationalisation of international MRL laws for the crop, Indian Tea Exporters' Association Chairman Anshuman Kanoria has said that the Indian tea industry has a realistic chance to achieve the $1 billion exports target in the next two-three years.

Kanoria also said it is also essential that the beverage produced for the overseas market is compliant with the safety regulations of importing countries. He said that this is essential to uphold the quality image of Indian tea in international markets and make the country’s tea the preferred one worldwide.

MRLs are defined as the maximum concentration of pesticide residue likely to occur in food after the use of pesticides according to good agricultural practice. MRLs are primarily trading standards, but they also help ensure that residue levels do not pose unacceptable risks for consumers.