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In UP's Badaun, synthetic milk is being made of washing powder, refined oil and other chemicals
The Uttar Pradesh Police have busted a synthetic milk manufacturing unit in a village in the Moosaj…
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Videos show Ohio politicians gingerly sipping tap water near chemical train crash, hoping to convince locals to start drinking it again
Federal and local authorities visited several East Palestine houses on Tuesday, and sipped tap wate…
Matthew Loh
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A bill that would ban Skittles and other foods, which officials say contain certain chemical toxins, is making its way through the California legislature
The bill would "help protect our kids, public health, and the safety of our food supply," Assemblym…
Taylor Ardrey
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Another IPO coming your way: Chemspec Chemicals looks to raise ₹700 crore through public listing
The year 2021 continues to witness a barrage of initial public offerings (IPO). Here is another, w…
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5 toxic chemicals used in fast fashion clothing, and how they can affect your immune system
Shein recently responded to criticism about chemicals used in its clothing. Experts told Insider ma…
Allana Akhtar
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The color blue is the latest victim of the supply chain crisis as paint manufacturers run out of additives
The cost of materials needed to make paint increased by over $323 million since last year, accordin…
Emily Walsh
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Rainwater is no longer safe to drink anywhere on Earth, due to 'forever chemicals' linked to cancer, study suggests
PFAS are nicknamed "forever chemicals" because they last so long without breaking down. That's made…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Thinx aren't the only menstrual products that allegedly contain toxic chemicals. Here are the other period products that may contain them, according to a report.
Multiple lawsuits have alleged that Thinx underwear contains PFAS, sending former customers on a se…
Andrea Michelson
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The US is running out of cardboard and packaging materials as the supply chain crisis drags on, making it harder for retailers to ship online orders
Retailers navigating the supply chain crisis will confront another hurdle - an even shorter supply …
Bethany Biron
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Toiletries like toothpaste, face wash, and razors are the next victims of inflation as the supply chain crisis slams the retail industry
Procter & Gamble announced plans to hike up prices on a number of common household goods in respons…
Bethany Biron
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Orca whales were discovered with a toilet paper chemical in their livers and skeletal muscles. It's just the 'tip of the iceberg' for one of the most contaminated marine mammals in the world.
The contaminants add to a long list of chemicals found in Southern Resident and Bigg's orcas, both …
Hannah Getahun
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Biden says the US and NATO 'would respond' if Putin uses chemical weapons in Ukraine
Biden on Thursday warned Russia that the use of chemical weapons in Ukraine would trigger a US and …
John Haltiwanger
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A 'mesmerizing' TikTok trend of mixing cleaning chemicals could be harmful for the environment and potentially dangerous, experts warn
The "product overload" trend has been growing on TikTok in the past year, as users add multiple cle…
Matilda Head
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Chemicals in shampoo and makeup are linked to early death, study finds
Phthalates are found in hundreds of consumer products, including food-storage containers, shampoo, …
Andrea Michelson
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German power producers warn of lower output as declines in river levels limit coal supplies
Power producers in Europe's biggest economy are warning that low water levels in the Rhine could li…
Phil Rosen
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The EPA wants to regulate hazardous 'forever chemicals,' which are found in items like pizza boxes, nonstick pans, and cleaning products
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds, also called "forever chemicals" are linked to severe …
Morgan Keith
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A Black woman diagnosed with breast cancer at age 38 is helping sound the alarm on toxic chemicals in beauty products
Tiah Tomlin-Harris is working with a research initiative studying potentially cancer-causing chemic…
Allana Akhtar
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How to avoid toxic chemicals hidden in your food, makeup, and toiletries that affect hormones and increase your risk of early death
Phthalates are harmful chemicals found in many plastics, cosmetics, and food that are linked to hor…
Andrea Michelson
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Chemical sector to grow at 1.2x-1.3x of GDP multiplier, says India Ratings and Research
"Ind-Ra expects GDP growth to rebound to 10.4 per cent in FY22, and the chemical sector to gro…
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Scarred by a deadly milk scandal and fearing cooking oil cut with raw sewage, China's middle class is skipping the supermarket and buying straight from the farm
Thousands in China looking to bypass supermarkets and chain stores buy their foods from rural farms…