GMP Certification
Traditionally, Iran has been the 2nd largest outlet for “Ceylon Tea” after the Russian Federation. The stringent economic sanctions imposed on Iran by the West and USA has temporarily shifted the positions of the global buyers but with the imminent possibility of sanctions being lifted sooner than later. Iran would definitely revert to the top. The Low Grown Tippy Teas at the Colombo Auctions are readily purchased by Iran and Ceylon Tea virtually dominates the market with a share of approx. 50%.
As of late, the Food & Drug Authority under the Ministry of Health & Medical Education in Iran has become very concerned and sensitive regarding the protection of their consumers from imported food & beverages. Accordingly, the Iranian Authorities are seeking an undertaking from the state bodies of the tea producing countries on the quality of the final product exported to Iran. To facilitate this requirement, Iran expects a Certification of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Hygienic Practices (GHP) which is applied for manufacture and processing of final product for made tea.
The Government of Iran is therefore, requesting a Quality Certificate from all tea suppliers exporting to Iran to consider registration permitting the import. This certification is mandatory and has to be issued by the apex state body of the respective tea producing countries. The issuing of new GMP Certificates and renewal of old GMP Certificates will be considered by Iran only after submission of such document. Hence, the Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) has taken action to commence a process which will enable interested exporters to apply and obtain a quality certificate for submission to Iran. Under this scheme, SLTB involvement will be to issue a third party certification enabling eligibility for GMP from Iran in respect of final tea product ready for shipment after conducting an extensive inspection process in respect of blending, storing and packaging followed by a final product evaluation using sensory analysis and scientific examination guided by national and international standards for tea. The annual surveillance audits up to the renewal of certification after three years, may gain international confidence for Ceylon Tea, another value-addition for Sri Lanka tea industry.
This scheme is entirely voluntary and Sri Lank Tea Board will undertake inspection only on the request of the specific tea exporter and arrange expertise as per a pre-scheduled plan and audit using applicable standards. The enclosed set of documents will describe the procedure followed prior to issuing of certification and thereafter, in awarding the certificates. The scheme provides an internationally recognized third party Quality Assurance Certificate for processed tea in Sri Lanka.
PROCEDURE FOR GMP/GHP CERTIFICATION
GMP Certified Exporters
Mabroc Teas (Pvt) Ltd - No.57/3, New Hunupitiya Road, Kiribathgoda, Sri Lanka (Renewal).
BPL Teas (Pvt) Ltd - No.20-24, Parakrama Road, Mattumagala, Ragama.
Shan Teas (Private) Ltd - No:80/5, Ambatalle Road, Kohilawatte, Wellampitiya.
Expoteas Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd - No:245/50, Avissawella Road, Wellampitiya(Renewal).
Reza Seylani Tea (Pvt) Ltd - No.816, Aluthmawatha Road, Colombo - 15(Renewal)
Ceyem Commodities (Pvt) Ltd - No.21, Kattiyawatte Road, Mabole Wattala.
Van Rees Ceylon Ltd No.51/27, New Nuge Road, Peliyagoda.
George Steuart Teas (Pvt) Ltd - No.02 Wekanda Road, Colombo-02, Sri lanka.
Heritage Teas (Pvt) Ltd - No.96, Ambathale Road, Kohilawatte, Wellampitiya
Imperial Teas (Pvt) Ltd - No.151,Biyagama Road, Kelaniya.
Almar Teas (Pvt) Ltd - No.143/17, Sri Wickrama Mawatha, Colombo - 15.
Etna Trade Link (Pvt) Ltd - No.65, Ambathale Road, Wellampitiya.
SLS Warehousing (Pvt) Ltd. - No.396, Sudharshana Mawatha, Nungamugoda, Kelaniya.
Harrisons (Colombo) Ltd - Stores, "N" and "O", No.330, T.B.Jayah Mawatha, Colombo-10.
Green View International (Pvt) Ltd - No.36 A, Lake Road, Mulleriyawa
Tea Tang (Pvt) Ltd - No.235/2A, Old Avissawella Road, Orugodawatte.
Jafferjee & Sons (Pvt) Ltd - No.521, Kandy Road, Peliyagoda.
Anverally & Sons (Pvt) Ltd - No.17, Dr.Lester James Pieris, Mawatha, Colombo - 05.
Union Commodities (Pvt) Ltd - No.79, Biyagama Road, Talwatte, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka(Renewal).
Stassen Exports (Pvt) Ltd - No.833, Sirimavo Bandaranaike Mawatha, Colombo 14, Sri Lanka.
Ranfer Teas (Pvt) Ltd - No.36, Ketawalamulla Place, Colombo 09, Sri Lanka.
Marah Trading (Pvt) Ltd - No.912, Biyagama Road, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Ceylon Tea Marketing (Pvt) Ltd - No.63/7, Sedawatta Road, Kohilawatta, Wellampitiya, Sri Lanka
Empire Teas (Pvt) Ltd - No.190/1, Siri Sumana Mawatha, Kelanimulla, Angoda, Sri Lanka
Regency Teas (Pvt) Ltd - No.26, 1st Lane, Naramminiya, Pethiyagoda, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Walters Bay Bogawanthalawa (Pvt) Ltd - No.04, Sri Premananda Road, Mattumagala, Ragama, Sri Lanka
Sunshine Tea (Pvt) Ltd - No.754/5, Kandy Road, Wedamulla, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Quick Tea (Pvt) Ltd - No.334, T.B.Jayah Mawatha, Colombo-10, Sri Lanka.
Unilever Lipton Ceylon Ltd - No.258, M.Vincent Perera Mawatha, Colombo 14, Sri Lanka.
Senok Tea (Pvt) Ltd - No.19/1, Kokandara Road, Kalalgoda, Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka.
Asia Teas (Pvt) Ltd - No.102/3, Dharamapala Mawatha, Colombo - 07. Sri Lanka.0
J.V.Gokal Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd - No.70, Sedawatte Road, Wellampitiya, Sri Lanka.
Anverally International (Pvt) Ltd - No.08, Jawatte Road, Colombo - 05, Sri Lanka.
A.F.Jones Exporters Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd - No.330, T.B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo-10. Sri Lanka
Commercial Export Company - No.115, New Moor Street, Colombo-12
Ranfer (Pvt) Ltd - No.36, Ketawalamulla Place, Colombo-09.
Tea Trends Exports (Pvt) Ltd - No.97 B, Ambatale Road, Kohilawatte, Wellampitiya.
Euro-Scan Exports (Pvt) Ltd - No.89, Barnes Place, Colombo -07.
M.E.H.Industries (Pvt) Ltd - No.36, Sir Razik Fareed Mw, Colombo -01.
Caspian Trading (Pvt) Ltd - No.36/1,2,3, Bandigoda Church Road, Batagama, Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka
Swiss Singapore Overseas Exterprises Pte Ltd - No.81/61, Negambo Road, Peliyagoda, Sri Lanka.
Green Horizon Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd - No.286 C, Old Avissawella Road, Ambatale, Sri Lanka.
World Spices & Teas (Pvt) Ltd- No 245/50,Awisawella Rd,Welanpitiya Sri Lanka.
Yaas Global (Pvt) Ltd - No.11A Old Colombo Road, Hewagama, Kaduwela Sri Lanka.
Ceylon Fresh Teas (Pvt) Ltd - No. 62, Ambathale Road, Kohilawaththa, Angoda, Sri Lanka.
Suncrest Teas Pvt Ltd - No.40, Sri Siddhartha Road, Kirulapone, Colombo - 06, Sri Lanka.
F B G Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd - No. 842/C, Singhapura Road, Thalangama South, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka
Inter Tea (Pvt) Ltd - No.324, Canal Road, Dickowita, Handala, Wattala, Sri Lanka.
Akbar Brothers (Pvt) Ltd - No.334, T.B.Jayah Mawatha, Colombo - 10, Sri lanka
Tea Sense (PvT) Ltd - No.240/4, Sedawatte Road, Wellampitiya, Sri Lanka.
TDK Trade Links (Pvt) Ltd - No.49, 4th Floor, Braybrook Street, Colombo -02.
Anuraj Agenciesn - No.237, Kerewalapitiya Road, Hendala, Wattala, Sri lanka
Uniworld Teas (Pvt) Ltd - No.324, old Road, Ambatale, Mulleriyawa North, Sri Lanka
Enrich Tea & Food Exports (Pvt) Ltd - No.50/12, Attidiya Road, Kawdana, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka.
Venture Tea (Pvt) Ltd - No.144, Veediya Bandara Mw, Mulleriyawa North, Sri Lanka
Jafferjee Brothers - No.150, St.Joseph Street, Colombo-14, Sri Lanka
