Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Closure of the Plachimada facility
After a prolonged legal battle, Coca-Cola relinquished the Plachimada plant's licence and said it would not resume production at the site.
2004
Plachimada groundwater and waste dispute
Residents and activists in Kerala alleged that the Plachimada plant's groundwater extraction reduced water availability and that its waste affected local land and water. The dispute produced protests, litigation, international attention, and the eventual halt of production.
2003
Pesticide-residue allegations
The Centre for Science and Environment alleged that samples from leading Coca-Cola and PepsiCo soft-drink brands contained pesticide and insecticide residues above limits associated with the European Economic Commission. The controversy was followed by a reported decline in Coca-Cola sales in India.