Lead

Barbecued plastic forms pebbles and is taking over the beaches in the UK

Chemical additives that are used in the plastic that forms the rocks are leaking lead into the ocean.

Alcohol bottles contain harmful levels of lead and cadmium, a new study finds

Out of the 89 bottles examined, 76 were positive for low levels of lead and 55 were positive for cadmium

SC order on firecrackers proof of state machinery's failure to implement existing rules; green governance exists only on paper

The Supreme Court had to issue order on bursting firecrackers is because the state machinery has failed to implement its own robust system of checks and balances over the years

The Maneka Gandhi column: Say no to microbeads, the single biggest killers on the planet

While microbeads make no value addition to our life, they are steadily destroying life as we know it, says Maneka Gandhi.

Lead exposure in early stages ups obesity risk

Exposure to lead during the development stages and early childhood is likely to increase the risk of obesity in adulthood, finds a new research.

At 500-600 plates a day, Maggi is selling like hotcakes at international trade fair stall

One of the reasons cited for the success of Maggi sales at the trade fair is the revoking of the ban

Maharashtra FDA finds 'misbranding' of noodles, pasta even as Nestlé says Maggi is safe

Maharashtra FDA found 'misbranding' of pasta and noodles after conducting lab tests on 27 samples.

#MaggiComesBack: Nestle resumes output at 3 units, may restart sales next month

In June, the FSSAI had banned Maggi noodle product saying it was "unsafe and hazardous" for consumption

Karnataka, Gujarat lift ban on Maggi noodles after clean chit given by 3 govt-approved labs

Paving the way for Maggi noodles' return, Karnataka and Gujarat have lifted ban on manufacturing and sale of Nestle India's popular instant food brand.

Gujarat govt lifts ban on sale of Maggi

Gujarat Food and Drug Control Authority (FDCA) on Monday said it lifted the ban on the sale of Nestle India's 'Maggi' noodles after the Bombay High Court lifted the nationwide ban on it in August.