Webinar on
Tea Export to the EU Market and the EUCS3D
Date: Monday, June 23, 2025

Agenda

11:00 AM – 11:05 AM : Welcome Address by Dr. Arpita Mukherjee, Professor, ICRIER

11:05 AM – 11:10 AM : Introduction of the Stakeholders

11:10 AM – 11:20 AM : Setting the Context by ICRIER Team (Dr. Arpita Mukherjee, Ms. Latika Khatwani & Ms. Trishali Khanna) [Download Presentation]

11:20 AM – 11:30 AM : Presentation on Broad Framework of EU Due Diligence Directive by Ms. R V Anuradha & Ms. Meghna Sengupta, Clarus Law Associates [Download Presentation]

11:30 AM – 11:40 AM : Presentation on Challenges/Risk and how to mitigate the Risk by Mr. Vir Mehta, Manager, Decent Work, Salidaridad Network

11:40 AM – 11:50 AM : Presentation on the process and support that can be offered by the Tea Board/Industry (Tea Companies exporting to the EU)

11:50 AM – 12:00 PM : Presentation on Rainforest Alliance’s position on CSDDD and current changing global environment around CSDDD by Dr. Madhuri Nanda, Director – South Asia, Rainforest Alliance. [Download Presentation]

12:00 PM – 12:10 PM : Speaking on Compliance a shared responsibility by Mr. Cherian M George, CEO & Whole time Director of Harrisons Malayalam Ltd. and Tea Committee Chairman for United Platers association of South India (UPASI)

12:10 PM – 12:20 PM : Speaking on Fair Business Models: Creating Value for All Stakeholders by Dr. Kathrin Gassert, Head of Business Development & Communication, Projektwerkstatt, Teekampagne [Download Presentation]

12:20 PM – 01:00 PM : Open Floor for Consultations and Discussions