Logo CRI logo WHO logo
Log In Send Suggestion
 
 
Chem HelpDesk user guide for general public
What's new
WHO Regional Workshop on Chemical Safety
24 - 26th June 2013
The International Workshop to Strengthen Capacities for Sound Chemicals Management in South-East Asia Region
All Headlines
7301. September 20, 2010 | China Daily
Food safety, China
The latest initiative to severely punish crimes that threaten food safety is a belated but welcome response to growing public concern over our food resources... 7302. September 20, 2010 | The Brunei Times
Over 200 join cleaning campaign, Brunei
MORE than 200 scouts gathered at the Serasa Water Complex yesterday to rid the area of water pollution as part of the worldwide 'Clean Up The World' 2010 campaign... 7303. September 20, 2010 | The Vancouver Sun
Chemical fumes force residents from condos, Canada
Pregnant resident angry that she wasn't told to get out... 7304. September 20, 2010 | MedWire News
Diesel pollution may not cause airway inflammation in asthmatics, UK
Study results show that exposure to levels of diesel pollution found at the roadside causes a significant inflammatory response in the airways of healthy individuals, but not in those of asthma patients... 7305. September 20, 2010 | The New York Times
SO2, NOx Air Pollution Standards Fail to Protect Environment, EPA Says, USA
Current air pollution standards for sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) aren't strict enough to prevent damage to the environment, according to a new policy assessment from U.S. EPA that suggests tougher rules could be on the way... 7306. September 20, 2010 | Bloomberg
Hong Kong Pollution Climbs to Third-Quarter Record, Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s roadside air pollution reached record levels for the third quarter, according to Bloomberg calculations, putting the city’s government under more pressure to clean up the environment... 7307. September 20, 2010 | Canwest News Service
Blame Asia for some of North America’s growing ozone pollution: study, USA
Ozone pollution has increased significantly over western North America in the last 25 years and much of it appears to be blowing in from Asia, according to an international research team... 7308. September 20, 2010 | The Associated Press (AP)
26 tons of toxic milk powder found, 7 arrested in China, China
BEIJING — A Chinese dairy company executive and six other people were arrested after authorities discovered 26 tons of milk powder tainted with a toxic chemical, the latest incident highlighting the country's enduring struggle with food safety, a report said Monday... 7309. September 20, 2010 | UNEP
UNEP Report : Green Economy can reduce poverty and help meet Millennium Development Goals, USA
New York, Investing in clean energy, sustainable transport, forests and environmentally-friendly agriculture is essential, if internationally-agreed goals to reduce poverty are to be achieved... 7310. September 19, 2010 | China Daily
China urges more efforts to address pollution of major river, China
BEIJING - China's Ministry of Environmental Protection has urged stepping up efforts to address pollution in north China's Haihe River... 7311. September 18, 2010 | The Jakarta Post
Thousands of dead fish found in Jakarta Bay, Indonesia
JAKARTA: Thousands of dead fish weighing hundreds of kilograms washed ashore along Marina and Karnaval beaches in Ancol amusement park on Jakarta Bay, the North Jakarta Environment Management Agency said Friday... 7312. September 18, 2010 | Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Ozone layer depletion has stopped, Switzerland
THE protective ozone layer in the earth's upper atmosphere has stopped thinning and should largely be restored by mid century thanks to a ban on harmful chemicals, UN scientists said on Thursday... 7313. September 18, 2010 | China Daily
China's pollution reduction right on target, China
BEIJING - China is beating its targets for reducing major air and water pollution for 2010, Environmental Protection Minister Zhou Shengxian said... 7314. September 18, 2010 | Daily news
Agricultural input main cause, Sri Lanka
Agricultural input is the main cause for pollution of water bodies. Pesticides and other agro chemical products accumulate in water and affect inland fishing... 7315. September 17, 2010 | Viet Nam News
Toy retailers ignore safety, quality stamps, Viet Nam
HA NOI — Safety and quality stamps that have been required for toys since Wednesday have been ignored or circumvented, Market Watch inspectors report... 7316. September 17, 2010 | Viet Nam News
Unlicensed drugs found in Can Tho hospital, Viet Nam
CAN THO — Over eight hundred packages of untested and unapproved drugs were discovered at Can Tho City General Hospital on Wednesday. The drugs had not been licensed by the Ministry of Health, and the find was reported to the Drug Administration of Viet Nam... 7317. September 17, 2010 | Today Online
Quick action prevented major damage to beach, Singapore
SINGAPORE - Quick action by the relevant agencies prevented any major damage to the environment following the oil spill which occurred when two ships collided off Changi on May 25... 7318. September 17, 2010 | Today Online
Spring may get more power to ban, recall unsafe products, Singapore
SINGAPORE - A review is underway to give Spring Singapore more bite to recall or ban consumer products that are unsafe, Minister of State for Trade and Industry Lee Yi Shyan told Parliament yesterday... 7319. September 17, 2010 | The Brunei Times
Minor chemical spill at Ripas lab services building, Brunei
A minor chemical spill inside the Ripas Hospital Laboratory Services building yesterday reportedly had the entire block cordoned off... 7320. September 17, 2010 | CBC News
Chemical spill ties up Vancouver traffic, Canada
Two people were treated for chemical inhalation and traffic was stopped for several blocks in downtown Vancouver after a spill at a construction site Friday evening... 7321. September 17, 2010 | Cuberland News
River pollution project brings hope for Newton Rigg future, UK
A multi-million pound environment project is set to bring new hope for the future of Newton Rigg at Penrith... 7322. September 17, 2010 | Courier
Court fears in argument over river pollution, UK
A RETIRED policeman fears he may be heading for court over a pollution dispute with the Environment Agency... 7323. September 17, 2010 | Water Technology Online
Toxic chemicals found in every sample of PA county’s water, USA
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, PA — Toxic chemicals were found in every sample of water tested here by an environment engineer, WBNG reported... 7324. September 17, 2010 | UNEP
Rwanda Implements UN-Supported Climate Adaptation Plan: Relocating Communities from High-Risk Zones, Kenya
Nairobi, Once home to populations of Chimpanzees and Golden Monkeys, the sloping terrain of Rwanda's Gishwati Forest has in recent decades suffered severe environmental degradation - made worse by extreme weather events... 7325. September 16, 2010 | The Jakarta Post
Hundreds of sacks of ammonium nitrate seized, Indonesia
The South Sulawesi Police have seized 489 sacks of ammonium nitrate, a chemical used in explosives and fertilizers, that were brought into the country from Malaysia and the Philippines on ships, a senior police figure says...
Disclaimer : All reasonable precautions have been taken by Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) and World Health Organisation (WHO) to verify the information contained in this publication. However, the published material is being made available without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. In no event shall the CRI nor WHO be liable for damages arising from its use. Linkages to information sources other than CRI and WHO do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of CRI and WHO.
FAQ | Contact Us | Site Map
©Copyright 2008 - 2024, All rights reserved.