Coca-Cola test results show 'lower pesticide residue levels'
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12/12/2005
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Business Line (New Delhi)
Coca-Cola released the sample test results on pesticide residues in its aerated drinks, claiming lower levels of individual pesticide residue in its soft drinks than the prescribed Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) levels of 0.1 ppb. The results were from samples tested at the London-based Central Science Laboratories (CSL). "Samples of Coca-Cola, Thumbs-Up , Sprite, Fanta and Limca have been tested by the highly respected independent laboratory in the United Kingdom. "CSL's test results confirm that there are no safety problems with pesticide residues in the soft drinks made by The Coca-Cola Company in India. Results from 2006 tests showed less than 0.1 ppb of any pesticide. Testing is ongoing with additional results expected this coming week," said the company.