Organic turmeric has toxic arsenic

CERC finds leading brands have copper and arsenic beyond permissible limits 5 mg/kg is the highest allowed limit for Copper in turmeric That organic turmeric, you pay a bomb for, to ensure that you get a chemical free product may actually be laced with heavy metals. For, a Consumer Education...

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HEAVY METALS FOUND IN ORGANIC TURMERIC BRANDS

Organic food is believed to be healthy, safe to consume and environmental-friendly.  However,Consumer Education Research Centre's recent study reveals the presence of heavy metals beyond the safe limits in six popular brands of organic turmeric powder. The study was conducted with the objective...

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Tenants can take builder complaints to consumer forums

Tenants harassed by builders in a development project can approach the consumer forums. More and more old and dilapidated buildings are going in for redevelopment. The builder makes money by selling flats to new buyers, but considers it onerous to provide accommodation to the existing tenants...

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