Centre for Science and Environment

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CSE Specials

Food As Toxin

"All substances are poisons; the right dose differentiates a poison and a remedy." Modern food regulation is about determining what is that right dose in our daily diet.

Special Report

Excreta Matters

This is India's first and most comprehensive survey presented in an attractive 2-volume set on the state of its water and its management. It is the 7th Report in our highly popular SOE Series. It would be of immense value to professionals and decision makers in the Central and State Governments besides academicians, researchers,
NGOs and all major Libraries.

Mining and Environment

Rich lands poor people: Is 'sustainable' mining possible?

Outlines the immense challenges facing the mining sector in India: how to ensure ecological security together with inclusive development. Includes detailed maps, data tables and in-depth case studies of mineral-rich states.

Announcements

Press Releases

May 26, 2016

CSE welcomes bread industry decision to voluntarily withdraw use of potassium bromate and potassium iodate in bread-making

This will significantly reduce risk and safeguard public health

Tags: Bread industry, public health

May 25, 2016

CSE Note: Indian standards on potassium bromate and/or potassium iodate in bread

This is with reference to our study on residues of potassium bromate/iodate in bread released on May 23, 2016. While the documents issued provide a clear understanding on current Indian standards, but we are still getting queries around it, specifically from those who are reporting on this issue. We realise that it is important to address these questions to prevent any confusion/mis-communication on current Indian standards. Please see below our easy to understand notes:

Tags: Bread, Bread industry, food

May 24, 2016

Bread study aftermath: CSE welcomes FSSAI action