The controversy over the quality and the content of soft drinks has been intensifying following the analysis of twelve soft drink brands including Pepsi and Coca Cola by a Delhi-based NGO, Centre for Science and Environment alleging that the analysis revealed existence of pesticide residues exceeding the European Union norms ranging from 11 to 70 times. Naturally the consumption of these drinks could cause serious health problems. Although the soft drink samples treated by competent laboratories revealed that the standard and the quality of water used conformed to the minimum standards, the Government offered to get the matter enquired into by a Joint Parliamentary Committee to allay any apprehension that all aspects had not been looked into...editorial