Hosted by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) with support from the European Union-funded BESPA-FOOD project and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), this event marks the first in-person meeting for the ISO TC 34/ SC 8 since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ISO/TC 34/ SC 8 provides member countries around the world the opportunity to discuss new standards related to the tea industry and to improve on existing ones in keeping with the advancements in Research & Development and to understand and cater to the market trends.

"Sri Lanka is honoured to host this important meeting”, Director General/ Chief Executive Officer of SLSI Dr. Siddhika G Senaratne said, “The Tea manufacturing industry in Sri Lanka is fully aligned with ISO standards and as a country, we play a pivotal role in ensuring consistent quality and safety across tea-producing nations