[SustainableTompkins] Indian state of Kerala bans Pepsi and Coke

[Daniel Roth]

    Indian state bans Pepsi and Coke
        By Sanjoy Majumder
 BBC News, Delhi

 NGOs say colas contain high
levels of pesticide in India
   *The Indian state of Kerala has banned the production and sale of Coca
Cola and Pepsi following a report that the drinks contain harmful
pesticides.*


It said it was taking the step because the drinks pose a health risk. Both
soft drinks manufacturers have said their products are safe.


Five other states have already announced partial bans on the drinks in
schools, colleges and hospitals.


But Kerala is the first to completely ban their production and sale.






Read the articles here ...


http://www.indiaresource.org/news/2006/2005.html


and here ...


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4776623.stm


As early as 2003 a study had found that the Coke waste
products being given to Indian farmers to be used as
fertilizers, were highly toxic.


Read more here ...


http://www.indiaresource.org/news/2003/4703.html




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