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IGG:TE ISM 17/10
INTERGOVERNMENTAL GROUP ON TEA
REPORT INTERSESSIONAL MEETING
Colombo, Sri Lanka12-13 August 2017
IGG/Tea: ISM 17/10
Background and Introduction
To help member countries of the Intergovernmental Group on Tea (IGG/Tea) cope with the dynamic nature of the world tea economy and address the vagaries of the market, an intersessional meeting was arranged, to bridge the gap between sessions of the IGG/Tea. The 22nd session of the Group was held in Naivasha, Kenya, in May 2016, and the 23rd session of the Group is scheduled to take place in 2018.
The intersessional meeting was hosted by the Tea Board of Sri Lanka in the framework of the 150th Anniversary of Ceylon tea. It was held in Colombo, and 75 participants representing 11 countries and 3 observer organizations attended.
The provisional agenda was amended to include three additional items under “Any other matters”, namely:
a) Establishment of a Working Group on Swap;b) Definition of "infusion" by the World Customers' Organization; andc) Proposal to establish an articulated and strategic mission statement for the
IGG/Tea.
The Co-Chairpersons and/or Chairperson or Coordinator of each of the six Working Groups (WGs) and on the Task Force of Statistics (TFS) reported on progress made since May 2016. The WGs broke out into groups to discuss issues pertinent to each WG, and each WG reported its future action plans and recommendations to the plenary session on 13 August. The objectives assigned to each of the other WGs were met and were as follows:
Working Group on Maximum Residue Levels Consider creating an international tea non-governmental organization (NGO) to
represent the trade at CODEX; Share existing research on the contaminants nicotine and anthraquinone; and Post information and progress against the work plan on the WG’s room on the
e-Forum. Data generation and submission through national Codex points for MRL
fixation; Submission of data on brew studies for brew factor based risk assessment; Communication plan for quick information dissemination; Update of the priority list; Assessment of the required infrastructure for data generation and conformance
monitoring and possible funding; Sharing of available information on anthraquinone and other contaminants and
on the global study on anthraquinone; Potential representation in CODEX for tea; Consideration of the WG participating in meetings of the Codex Committee on
Pesticide Residue(CCPR); and Sharing of information on developments in pest resistance.
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Working Group on Tea Trade and Quality Self-regulating code of conduct to continue compliance of ISO 3720 minimum
quality standard. Non-compliant members would share data on their standards with other members and the ISO Technical Committee;
Collation of existing literature on additional quality benefits of ISO 3720; Road-map for further research on ISO 3720 compliant vis-à-vis non-compliant
teas on their connectivity to quality and food safety parameters, particularly those related to the health benefits of tea consumption which could be used in promoting consumption.
Closer synergies between the WG and the ISO in collating information and data; Workshop for ISO 3720 compliant and non-compliant members; Pragmatic programme to influence governments, tea traders and consumers in
importing countries to accept only tea which complied with ISO 3720; Identification of donors to fund the technical assistance required in those
countries that required support in the implementation of ISO 3720; and International Tea Day.
Working Group on Organic Tea Joint research and development and information-sharing among organic tea
producing countries; Market promotion at the international level; The establishment of national bodies in producing countries which could obtain
international accreditation, such as the NPOP (India), SLSI (Sri Lanka) and CNCA (China);
The support to green, low input tea farming systems and their promotion to organic status;
The social welfare of producers and communities; A socio-economic impact assessment of organic farming; and The promotion of domestic production of organic tea.
Working Group on Climate Change Easy implementation of adaptation strategies in different countries; Work on vulnerability/suitability on the micro scale; Further strengthen trend analysis by using different statistical models to
determine the impact of climate trends and compare them with the baseline; and
Shared provisional analyses.
Working Group on Smallholders The Confederation of International Tea Smallholder (CITS) decided to include
the consuming countries; Because there are strong interdependencies among those who are involved in
the tea industry, the success of the CITS depended upon the full support of all value chains, from the field to the cup;
Canada was appointed and agreed to take the First Vice Chairperson position to represent the consuming countries, and Malawi as Second Vice Chairperson to represent the producers. Indonesia continued in its role as the Chair; and
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Indonesia and India were requested to conceptualize and propose the structure, composition, roles and functions of the Confederation, as well as its terms of reference.
Working Group on Global Tea Market Analysis and PromotionThe WG on Global Tea Market Analysis and Promotion was established at the 22nd Session of the IGG/Tea in May 2016. The WG was requested to agree on its Terms of Reference and to develop a plan of action.
Task Force on StatisticsThe intersessional meeting of the IGG/Tea reviewed issues related to tea production forecasts of each member country of the Task Force and recommended actions on how to enhance the quality of data and forecasts supporting the Secretariat's reports.
REPORTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL WORKING GROUPS ADOPTED BY THE PLENARY
A. Working Group on Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) Assess the status of field trials required for setting Codex MRLs and submission
of the list for advance notification to the IGG/Tea and National Codex Points; Update the priority list of compounds based on new information on risk
assessments, replacements or potential use in tea; Share information on MRL restrictions in consuming countries; Assess the status and development of required infrastructure and new methods
to cope with changing situations and costs; To use the forum for quick information exchange and advance notification for
simultaneous data submission by members; Data submission to include brew factor based risk assessment for all teas traded
globally, except matcha tea; Share available information on anthraquinone, nicotine and other
contaminants; Explore mechanisms for tea trade representation at Codex to give the industry a
voice; and Share information on the development of pest resistance.
Future actions:
To continue to progress the activities outlined in the work plan. In particular the working group proposes that:
o the priority list of chemicals be reviewed by all countries to provide feedback on:
status of field trials, compounds which are no longer relevant for tea production and new compounds which are either in use or being considered for use on tea; and
restrictions and regulatory barriers for MRL establishment.
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To build relationships with regional chemical manufacturers umbrella organisations in order to facilitate the establishment of import tolerances. The first step being to map out the relevant organisations in each region and develop a communication “lines to take” for a consistent industry approach;
To assist THIE in discussions with the EU Commission on folpet/phthalimide the group agreed to:
o share available investigative data and insights on the formation/sources of phthalimide in tea; and
o all producing countries to provide a statement regarding non-use and/or non-authorisation of the compounds folpet, phosmet and captan for tea.
Recommend that the mandate of the WG be expanded to address the question of how to establish MRLs in countries where gaps exist, a roadmap on the necessary steps to enable this process will be developed, to ensure correct representation to the relevant bodies; and
Recommend that producing countries work towards harmonisation of standards by sharing all available data for fixation of MRLs or through adoption of Codex MRLs.
The structure of the working group report will be revised going forward to consolidate the information provided in the numerous tables.
B. Working Group on Tea Trade and Quality
The Group examined this agenda item with the assistance of a presentation delivered by the Chairperson of the WG. The Group adopted its report with the action plan and resolutions:
Introduction of a self-regulating code of conduct to continue compliance of ISO 3720 minimum quality standard. Non-compliant members would share data on their standards with other members and the ISO Technical Committee. It was proposed to invite Turkey and Iran to join the Group and to obtain their collaboration in sharing information on standards.
Collation of existing literature on additional quality benefits of ISO 3720. Literature had been received from India and Sri Lanka, while Argentina and Malawi agreed to provide relevant literature. Collated scientific literature from member countries will have to be categorized and compiled in order to establish a database to evaluate and compare. Encourage researches to use ISO standards of black and green teas to investigate the relationship between tea quality and health benefits.
A road-map for further research on ISO 3720 compliant vis-a-vis non-compliant teas on their connectivity to quality and food safety parameters, particularly those related to the health benefits of tea consumption which could be used in promotion.
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Closer synergies between the Working Group and ISO in collating information and data. The Chairperson of the ISO Tea Sub-committee agreed to share information and collaborate with member countries. Explore the opportunity of having ISO member representation in FAO/IGG on Tea and having representation of WG of tea trade and Quality of FAO IGG on Tea in the ISO subcommittee.
Arrange a workshop for ISO 3720 compliant and non-compliant members. A presentation to the WG was arranged at the last meeting. Explore the feasibility of conducting a comprehensive workshop as originally planned along with the next session of IGG and request FAO/IGG secretariat to include this in the agenda.
Initiate a pragmatic program to encourage governments, tea traders and consumers in importing countries to only accept tea which complied with ISO 3720. A pilot study should be carried out for ISO 3720 parameters – total polyphenol, catechins, theanine in order to identify the beneficial qualities of compliant teas. India and Sri Lanka will take part in this study.Explore the possibility of indicating ‘ISO 3720 Compliance’ on retail packs.
Identify donors to fund technical assistance to countries requiring support in the implementation of ISO 3720. The Working Group to consult FAO /CFC on funding sources.
Given the significant growth in the production and demand for green tea globally, the WG recognized the need to establish a minimum quality standard and proposed the introduction of a self-regulating code of conduct conforming to ISO 11287. The ISO Technical Committee confirmed that standards had already been published and was working on improving the analytical methodology and is in the process of harmonizing quality standards. All member countries should be requested to report on the progress of implementation.
The WG recognized the need for a global sustainability standard and emphasized that the implementation of ISO 3720 could later include other parameters on food safety in consultation with consuming countries. In suggesting the addition of a promotional element, members agreed to focus on the health benefits of tea and conduct regular promotional activities and suggested FAO funding for generic tea promotion campaign globally.
Agreed to have an International Tea Day as recommended at the inter-sessional meeting in October 2015. India had already submitted the proposal to its Ministry of Commerce and Industry and a communication from Govt. of India was sent to the FAO for its consideration. Agreed to request member countries to submit letters supporting the establishment of an International Tea Day.
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C. Working Group on Organic Tea
The intersessional meeting agreed that this WG was to consider including other sustainable tea production i.e. green farming, low input, zero budget farming and other certifications, such as RA, Fairtrade, UTZ, Trustea, etc.,
To include member countries Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, in the group.
Future actions and Resolutions Mutual recognition of organic certification bodies by the buying countries; Collection and collation of data, all producing countries to support this; To approach the high net worth individuals who own large tracts of land who
are organic farming supporters, for funding in converting to organic for all tea-producing countries. The IGG/Tea Secretariat is to facilitate this;
To organize an International Organic Tea Conference to share information. China should consider holding this event as a side-event of next session of the IGG/Tea; and
Sri Lanka and India have national standards for organic production. China has agriculture industrial standards. Kenya and other producers should develop their own national standards.
D. Working Group on Climate ChangeFuture Actions
Continue data collection and analysis of climatic variables in different agro-climatic regions
Assess degree of vulnerability/suitability of tea plantations to climate change Study pest and disease dynamics under varying climatic conditions Investigate impacts of climate change (e.g. temperature and CO2 rise) on tea
quality Continue work on Identification of regional specific and socio-economically
feasible adaptation strategies: o rainwater harvesting techniques within tea plantations (e.g. mini-
reservoirs); o irrigation and fertigation; ando varietal development and screening of cultivars to suit adverse climatic
conditions (e.g .drought, extreme temperatures, excess moisture regimes, etc.); and
Conduct awareness programmes on climate change, its impacts and adaptation measures for tea growers.
E. Working Group on Smallholders
Resolutions and decisions The meeting unanimously adopted the final report number CCP:TE 16/CRS 10
and constituted the Confederation of International Tea Smallholders (CITS) as per the proposed structure, goals and action plan detailed in CCP:TE 16/CRS 10 report.
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The meeting thereafter decided to request the Secretariat of the IGG/Tea to communicate the constitution of the CITS to the respective Tea Boards/ Governments requesting support from the Member Governments recognizing the CITS. The FAO communication would clarify that the funding of the activities of the CITS would be borne on a contributory basis bearing relevance to production or as determined by members and as such, FAO would not have any financial commitment to fund the CITS budget.
The vision, mission and objectives as detailed in CRS 10E would be structured and documented by the Chairman tea Board, India ( Tea Board and TRA) by end September 2017 and circulated to all member representatives for their approval and views.
Membership would be with associations/Tea Boards/trade bodies represented in the IGG/Tea, committed to promote the goals and objectives of the CITS.
The meeting decided to identify priority issues and concerns of the smallholders as per the goals set out under “Strategic Goals and Proposed Activities”. Each member agreed to identify and communicate the same to the Chairman by 30 September 2017.
Strategic Goals and Proposed ActivitiesThese include: justifications for the adoption of the strategic goals; connections of the strategic goals and the major challenges faced by the world tea; and proposed priority actions to achieve the strategic goals.
Goal 1: To provide a forum for the development of policies and solutions to strengthen the global tea smallholder sector through actions such as:
Identifying priority issues, concerns and opportunities that affect the tea smallholder economy and advising on responses; and
Consultations and cooperation on tea small holder policies and actions with Governments, the private sector and international organizations.
Goal 2: Enhancing accessibility of the tea market and enabling economic decisions to be taken on the basis of accurate and timely data through actions such as:
Detailed statistical coverage of the tea value chain; and Research studies and reports on the market situation and trends and
developments.
Goal 3: Encouraging the development of communications, public outreach and dissemination of knowledge on the world tea economy through actions such as:
Defining tea smallholder development strategies; and Sponsoring tea smallholder development projects.
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Strategic Goals and Proposed ActivitiesThese include: justifications for the adoption of the strategic goals; connections of the strategic goals and the major challenges faced by the world tea; and proposed priority actions to achieve the strategic goals.
Goal 1: To provide a forum for the development of policies and solutions to strengthen the global tea smallholder sector through actions such as:
Identifying priority issues, concerns and opportunities that affect the tea smallholder economy and advising on responses.
Consultations and cooperation on tea small holder policies and actions with Governments, the private sector and international organizations.
Goal 2: Enhancing accessibility of the tea market and enabling economic decisions to be taken on the basis of accurate and timely data through actions such as:
Detailed statistical coverage of the tea value chain; Research studies and reports on the market situation and trends and
developments.
Goal 3: Encouraging the development of communications, public outreach and dissemination of knowledge on the world tea economy through actions such as:
Defining teasmallholder development strategies; Sponsoring teasmallholder development projects; Supporting the establishment of microcredit and risk management
programmes, especially for smallholders; Stimulating technology transfer and technical cooperation; Organizing workshops, training and other forms of knowledge sharing and
awareness initiatives ; and Seeking finance for these activities.
Goal 4: Promoting a sustainable tea sector through action such as:
Assisting Members in understanding and improving market structures and performance, in order to provide wider access to credit and risk management instruments for tea smallholders, in this way, promote an increase in the share of producing countries in the tea value chain;
Implementing measures to improve quality; Taking actions to increase consumption and market development; Disseminating information about sustainable techniques and the efficient use of
environmental resources; and Promoting studies and projects that will help identify the potential for carbon
sequestration by tea farms as a complementary source of income for tea farmers in the form of carbon credits.
The decision regarding the creation of a road map and a Secretariat and hiring a consultant would be finalized at the first meeting of CITS to be convened after 30th September 2017.
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At present, Mr Rachmat Badruddin and Ms Louise Roberge would coordinate the CITS, under the supervision of the FAO Secretariat.
All members would be kept apprised of all developments.
F. Working Group on Global Tea Market Analysis and Promotion
Russia, the United States of America, Japan and Malaysia joined this working group.Data collection: it is agreed among WG members that data would be sourced from the Secretariat, the International Tea Committee (ITC) and/or directly from individual countries.
Future goal 1: Concentrate on the young generation so as to attract them to drink tea.
o Action plan 1: Detailed market information focused on the study of youth preferences, collected in the major tea consuming countries, such as China, India, the US, and find financial support from organizations such as the CFC through a project;
o Action plan 2: Education and competition; find support from the whole tea industry chain.
Future goal 2: Tea drinking to be a lifestyle, through market promotion activities and events at the international level.
o Action plan 1: Set up the International Tea Day and improve people’s knowledge of tea.
o Action plan 2: Joint cross-country advertising to promote tea consumption. By using images and symbols and inviting famous and influential people in each country who like tea to tea activities and events, to attract more people to drink tea. Tell stories, history and legends of tea, to promote tea consumption.
G. Task Force on Statistics
Issues and challenges Low rate of responses to the Secretariat’s questionnaires; Turnover of focal points (FPs)and need for training on the questionnaires, the
FAO Tea Viewer Model and the related database; The questionnaire is a very pertinent data collection tool but is much more
focused on the production side missing therefore some pertinent information on the demand and consumer side;
Accurate data not sent on time to the Secretariat; Data availability at country level is not the major issue – constraints are mostly
related to the transmission to the Secretariat which needs to be strengthen; and
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Low use of data from existing surveys and member countries and Tea Boards not systematically embarking into these.
Recommendations Take inventory of the countries which are not responding to the questionnaires
and assess the reasons for such a problem; Immediately sensitize countries to provide/confirm their FP starting by the
participant to the Intersessional meeting; Once the full list of FPs is actualized, embark on the training of the FPs,
preferably before the next IGG/Tea meeting. Member countries to identify at least two FPs to be trained by the Secretariat in order to ensure continuity and stability;
Prepare a table with a clear calendar and deadlines on the submission of data and share it with member countries. Data to be sent to the Secretariat preferably by 30 days after the end of each quarter;
Strengthen the discussions with consumer countries to address the gaps between the consumption and production side in terms of data availability;
Define a way of collecting more data on smallholder farmers through the respective tea boards and producer groups;
Strengthen the Secretariat collaboration with the ITC on matters related to data, bearing in mind that priority is to be given to data received directly from members countries;
Encourage member countries and boards to embark on consumer surveys on a regular basis and share the existing data with the Secretariat to inform the generic promotion work; and
Standardize the required indicators in order to enhance the understanding of the questionnaires by respondents.
Update on Communication
The IGG/Tea membership has been encouraged to communicate via the interactive e-Forum that was developed by the Secretariat. The Communication Focal Point (Canada) updated the meeting on developments in the tool’s usage. She also briefed participants on a Codex meeting in which she participated as the representative of the IGG/Tea. She encouraged member countries to work as one in the international arena as it would give more weight in addressing the issues affecting the international tea industry.
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Future Work
In order to guide the Secretariat on the future work that it should address, a brainstorming session took place. Members generally agreed that the IGG/Tea was still relevant as it was the only forum that brought consuming and producing countries together. However, the participants agreed that a clear and unambiguous strategic plan was required which identified the objectives, the ways to achieve them and the source of funding. The meeting also highlighted the need to put time frames on activities of the WGs.
OTHER MATTERS
A. Any other businessi) Date and place of the 23rd Session of the Intergovernmental Group on Tea
The meeting endorsed China’s offer to host the next session of the IGG/Tea in Hangzhou in May 2018.
ii) Any other matters to discuss
a) Revival of the Working Group on Futures Markets and Swaps
As the Working Group on Futures Markets had not been abolished in the past, it was proposed to revive it. However, it was pointed out that the Group lacked the expertise on the subject matter. The Secretariat was requested to identify an expert who could lead a brainstorming exercise towards putting this Working Group in place.
b) Definition of “infusion” by the World Customers’ Organization
It was proposed that an update on the definition of "infusion" be addressed at the next session of the IGG on Tea. It was suggested that the Group examine the definitions of the THIE and the ISO black tea and green tea standards.
c) Proposal to establish an articulated and strategic mission statement
The United States will prepare a proposal for circulation among members for consideration and adoption at the next session of the IGG/Tea.
d) The meeting was informed of the passing of Mr Joseph Wertheim.
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ANNEX I
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
CanadaMs Louise RobergePresidentTea Association of [email protected]
ChinaMr Song DanyangDeputy Director GeneralNational Agro-Tech Extension Service CenterMinistry of Agriculture
Mr Leng YangSenior AgronomistNational Agro-Tech Extension Service CenterMinistry of Agriculture
Mr Lu ChengyinDeputy DirectorTea Research InstituteChinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Mr Zhi LinProfessorTea Research InstituteChinese Academy of Agricultural [email protected]
Ms Zhou LiAssociate ProfessorTea Research InstituteChinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Ms Zhang FeiResearch AssistantTea Research InstituteChinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Ms Yu LuCoordinator, WG/Global Tea Market Analysis and PromotionVice-PresidentChina Chamber of Commerce for Import/Export of FoodstuffsNative Produce and Animal [email protected]
China (cont’d)Ms Zhu MengAssistantChina Chamber of Commerce for Import/Export of FoodstuffsNative Produce and Animal By-Products [email protected]
GermanyMr Maximilian WittigSecretary GeneralGerman Tea Association
IndiaMr Prabhat Kamal BezboruahChairmanTea Board of [email protected]@gmail.com
Mr Soundararajan SoundappanDTD, Tea Board of IndiaChairperson, WG/Organic [email protected]
Mr Biswajit BeraCoordinator, WG on Climate ChangeTea Board of India
Mr Azam MonemVice Chairman Indian Tea [email protected]
Mr Vinod Sivappa DoddamanePresidentUnited Planters’ Association of Southern India (UPASI)[email protected]
Joydeep PhukanSecretaryTea Research Association of [email protected]
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India (cont’d)Mr Anoop Kumar BarooahCo-Chairperson, WG/MRLsChief ScientistTea Research Association of [email protected]
Ullas Ambalakkat MenonSecretary GeneralUnited Planters’ Association of Southern India (UPASI)[email protected]
Mr B. RadhakrishnanDirectorUPASI
Mr P.K. BhattacharjeeDeputy SecretaryTea Association of IndiaDooars Branch Indian Tea [email protected]
Mr Arijit RahaSecretary GeneralTea Association of [email protected]; [email protected]
Mr Bijoy Gopal ChakrabortyConfederation of Indian Small Tea Growers Association (CISTA)
Mr Utpal GohainDeputy General ManagerTata Global Beverages
Mr Abhijit BorthakurDirectorHindustan Unilever Ltd
Mr N. LaksmanPlanter
IndonesiaMr W. Pan UtomoEmbassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Rachmat BadruddinChairman, Indonesia Tea BoardChairperson, WG/[email protected]@chakratea.com
Indonesia (cont’d)Mr Pinardi PriambodoEmbassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Ms Iriana EkasariTea Board of Indonesia
Mr Robby BadruddinTea Board of Indonesia
Ms Rohayati SuprihatiniResearch AssistantResearch Institute of Indonesia
Mr T. AfiantoPresident DirectorBlesstea Indonesia
Mr D. RondianaRITC
JapanMr Yosuke DaikokuMinistry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF)
Mr Katsuyuki YoshidaNARO Institute of Vegetable and Tea [email protected]
Hiroshi NishikawaWorld Green Tea [email protected]
Mr Kotaro TanimotoVice PresidentJapan Tea Association
Mr Masayuki SuzukiMitsui Norin
KenyaMr Johnson W. IrunguChairperson/Intergovernmental Group on TeaDirector of Agriculture, Crop Resources, Agribusiness and Market Development DirectorateMinistry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
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Kenya (cont’d)Mr Alfred Busolo TabuInterim Director GeneralAgriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority (AFFA)[email protected]
Samuel OgolaInterim HeadTea Directorate of Kenya, [email protected]
Ms Rosemary OwinoInterim ManagerTea Directorate, AFFA
Mr Samuel NjaneRegulation and Compliance ManagerAFFA
Alfred NjagiGeneral Manager OperationsKenya Tea Development [email protected]
Mr John K. BoreDirectorKenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)Tea Research Institute of [email protected]
Mr Clement MuyesuAssistant DirectorMinistry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
Ms Evelyn CheramgoiHeadIntegrated Pest and Disease ManagementTea Research Institute of Kenya
Mr Peter KorirManaging DirectorNyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation
Mr Edward MudiboManaging DirectorEast African Tea Trade [email protected]
MalawiMr Sangwani HaraChairmanTea Association of [email protected]
Mr Clement ThindwaChief Executive OfficerTea Association of [email protected]
MalaysiaMr Ir. Liew Choon KongDeputy ChairmanTea Trade Association of [email protected]
Sri LankaMr Rohan PethiyagodaChairmanSri Lanka Tea [email protected]
Ms Premala SrikanthaCoordinator of the WG/Tea Trade and QualityDirector (Promotion)Sri Lanka Tea [email protected]
Mr Jayantha EdirisingheTea CommissionerSri Lanka Tea Board
Mr Hasitha de AlwisDirector (Promotion), MENA RegionSri Lanka Tea Board
Ms Devika JayatilakaStatistical OfficerSri Lanka Tea Board
Ms W.M.D.T. WickremasingheAdditional Secretary (Development)Ministry of Plantation Industries
Mr Malan VidyachandraStatistical OfficerMinistry of Plantation Industries
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Sri Lanka (cont’d)Mr Indunil Sarath B. AbeysingheDirectorTea Research Institute of Sri [email protected]
Mr K.M. MohottiDeputy Director Research (Production)Tea Research Institute
Mr M.A. WijeratnePrincipal Research Officer/OIC RatnapuraTea Research [email protected]
Mr G.G. BandulaRegional Manager (Matara)Tea Smallholdings Development Authority
Mr Neville RatnayakeChairmanSri Lanka Federation of Tea Smallholder Development Societies
Mr Roshan RajaduariDirectorKelani Valley Plantations PLC
Mr Sarath SamaraweeraRepresentative from the Colombo Tea Traders’ Association
Mr Deepal JayamanneRepresentativeColombo Brokers’ Assocation
United KingdomMr Bill GormanExecutive DirectorUnited Kingdom Tea and Infusions Association [email protected]
Ms Katie DonnellyCo-Chairperson, WG/MRLsDirector of Scientific AffairsTata Global [email protected]
United States of AmericaPeter GoggiPresidentTea Association of the [email protected]
Kaitlyn A. EliasObserver/StudentInternational Studies DepartmentUniversity of [email protected]
International Organization for StandardizationMr Andrew ScottChairmanISO Tea Committee (TC/34 SC/8)
International Tea CommitteeMr Ian [email protected]
Tea and Herbal Infusions Europe (THIE)Ms Monika BeutgenSecretary GeneralTea and Herbal Infusions Europe (THIE)[email protected]
Mr Thomas HennChairmanTea and Herbal Infusions Europe (THIE)[email protected]
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FAO Secretariat
Mr Jean Luc Mastaki Margarita (Peggy) BrattlofSenior Economist/Team Leader Secretariat, Intergovernmental Group on TeaSecretariat, Intergovernmental Group on Tea Market and Policy Analyses of the Raw Market and Policy Analyses of the Raw Materials, Horticulture and Tropical ProductsMaterials, Horticulture and Tropical Products TeamTeam Trade and Markets DivisionTrade and Markets Division
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