Indians protest over ‘forever chemicals’ after relocation of scandal-hit Italian factory
Lack of Pfas regulations raised in parliament after Guardian revealed former Miteni plant bought by Indian company Protests over the production of cancer-linked Pfas chemicals have spread across India, after an investigation revealed that an Italian factory shut down due to an environmental scandal was bought by an Indian company and partly rebuilt. At the end of last year, the Guardian revealed that the former Miteni plant in Vicenza had been acquired by the Indian company L
Protests have erupted across India following revelations that a former Italian chemical plant, previously shut down due to an environmental scandal involving "forever chemicals," has been acquired by an Indian company. The plant, once operated by Miteni in Vicenza, was linked to severe contamination issues before its closure in 2018. Laxmi Organic Industries reportedly purchased the facility and has partially reopened it for production.
The controversy has prompted discussions in the Indian parliament regarding the lack of regulations surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," which are associated with various health risks, including cancer.
This situation highlights global concerns about the transfer of potentially hazardous industries and the urgent need for robust environmental regulations to protect public health and ecosystems.
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