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       Friday, September 22, 2006

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Coke, Pepsi Ban Overturned in India

The high court in communist-ruled Kerala, a southern Indian state, has overturned the pan on the production of Coke and Pepsi products in the state. The ban on the products were imposed after a research group reported that there was a high level of pesticides in the products. On Friday Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan the highest elected official, overturned the ban. The ruling came after Coke and Pepsi argued that Kerala had no jurisdiction to impose the ban. Only the Federal government can ban food products. The court agreed with their argument

"The court's verdict quashing the Kerala government's order is unfortunate and the government is exploring legal steps to take corrective measures to reinforce the ban," Achuthanandan told reporters.

State Health Minister P. K. Sreemathi said the government would challenge Friday's verdict in India's Supreme Court.

As far as Coca-Cola and Pepsi are concerned, they're grateful that the ban has been overturned.



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posted by Jason Hall at 6:41 AM  

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