Packaged tea makers ordered to install monitoring system

Business Recorder reported on November 13 that the Federal Board of Revenue has instructed registered businesses involved in packaged tea to put electronic production tracking into operation by December 10, 2026. The requirement covers manufacturers, blenders and packers, including firms handling toll or contract packing.

The system must be installed on every packing line, allowing production activity to be monitored and supporting tax compliance across the packaged tea trade. The FBR issued the direction through Sales Tax General Order No. 35 of 2026 on Thursday, making the deadline and scope of the new requirement explicit for businesses covered by the order.

For investors, the order is relevant to the food and personal care products sector because it introduces a production-monitoring requirement for registered packaged tea businesses. The report does not identify any listed company or specify the cost of installing the equipment.