Update on India Pesticide Issue: Reversal of Ban in Kerala
We are gratified the High Court of Kerala has set aside the illegal orders of the Government of Kerala and the State Food (Health) Authority dated August 10 and 11, 2006 respectively banning the manufacture and sale of Coca-Cola in the State.
This order protects the interests of big and small retailers, local entrepreneurs and employees which have been affected by this illegal ban. In response to the interests of consumers in Kerala, we will immediately take necessary steps to make Coca-Cola available across the State of Kerala.
Coca-Cola India has always been completely confident of the safety of its soft drinks in India because they are produced to the same level of purity, regarding pesticides, as the EU criteria for bottled water (globally accepted as one of the most stringent in the world).
The Judgment and order of the Kerala High Court was delivered by a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice V.K. Bali and Justice M. Ramachandran on the writ petition filed by Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd
About Coca-Cola The Coca-Cola Company has always placed high value on good citizenship. At the heart of business is a mission statement called the Coca-Cola Promise. It says, quite simply, that” The Coca-Cola Company exists to benefit and refresh everyone who is touched by our business". This basic proposition means – that the company’s business should refresh the markets, protect, preserve and enhance the environment and strengthen the community. Coca-Cola India provides extensive support for community programs across the country, with a focus on education, health and water conservation.
For further information on company's Indian operations and its products, please visit www.Coca-Colaindia.com.
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