CSE study shows e-waste recycling leading to heavy metal contamination in Moradabad
Moradabad gets 50 per cent of all PCBs used in India, and 90 tonnes of e-waste everyday
CSE writes to regulators and policy makers
Presence of Heavy metals in Cosmetics in India Toxic heavy metals in cosmetics are a growing concern across the world for several years. Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium and nickel have reportedly been found in unsafe levels in various cosmetic products. In India, on the other hand, use of cosmetics is rapidly increasing among all sections of society, particularly among young population.
Data Charts
Chromium in lipsticks CSE calculated the exposure to heavy metals from cosmetics as percentage of Average Daily Intake (ADI). ADI is the maximum amount of a toxin that a person can be exposed to without any appreciable health risk. The graph below shows the level of exposure from Chromium in different brands of lipsticks as per cent of ADI. Exposure from two types of use—average use (24mg/day) and high use (87mg/day)—has been calculated.
CSE 's Round Table on Mercury Pollution in Sonbhadra
Pollution in Sonbhadra area is not new and has been talked about for many years but no action has been taken to check the pollution. This has led to long term health impacts which have now started to show up in the population of the region. CSE took up a study to look at these health impacts and to investigate the possible causes.
ICMR committee to test heavy metals and phthalates in toys.
A committee formed to test toxicity of heavy metals and phthalates in toys will begin their investigation soon. The 11 member committee formed by the Indian Council for Medical Research on the behest of the Ministry of Health was formed in November, 2009 after the Supreme Court ordered the testing of level of heavy metals in toys.
Home truths
Modern houses are suffused with harmful chemicals. One of them is lead, present in paints. It is banned in several countries but not in India.
ICMR committee to test heavy metals and phthalates in toys.
A committee formed to test toxicity of heavy metals and phthalates in toys will begin their investigation soon.
Change is in the process
One way of managing waste do not produce it
Monitoring Reports September 2008
The second round of community water pollution monitoring was organizing in Bandi and Luni basins during September 16-18, 2008.