IIP studying bulk tea export packaging standards

The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) is carrying out a study on the packaging standards in use for export of bulk tea, following "complaints" from buyers.
"We are carrying out the current practices of packaging used for export of bulk tea. We had been asked by the Tea Board to carry out a study and recommend," IIP deputy director Bidhan Das said here today.
The report is expected to be submitted in April.
The Tea Board has in practice the packaging standard of 2004, and in order to incorporate modern methods, an expert opinion has been sought, he said.
IIP will recommend necessary changes in packaging for improving the standard of bulk tea destined for exports, following "several complaints from tea buyers", Das said.

IIP is also working on honey and 'kasundi' (mustard paste) packaging for the West Bengal government.
The Kolkata Chapter of IIP is scheduled to organise a two-day national conference on packaging technology from March 14.