Pepsi, Coke banned in Gujarat Univ

Sale of soft drinks has been prohibited in canteens of around 250 colleges.

The Gujarat University on Saturday banned the sale of Pepsi and Coca Cola beverages in all colleges affiliated to it after a report by a Delhi-based NGO said the colas contained high levels of pesticide residues.

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The ban was enforced from Saturday, Gujarat University Vice Chancellor Parimal Trivedi said in Ahmedabad.

The sale of soft drinks will be stopped in canteens of all the departments, colleges and institutes that are affiliated to the university.

Around 250 colleges in central and north Gujarat are affiliated to the university.

Leading NGO Centre for Science and Environment said in a recent report that it had found high levels of pesticide residues in 11 drinks made by the two companies.

The cola majors have denied this charge.