Indians protest over ‘forever chemicals’ after relocation of scandal-hit Italian factory
Protests have erupted in India over the production of Pfas chemicals after the relocation of a scandal-hit Italian factory. The former Miteni plant, linked to severe environmental contamination, was acquired by Laxmi Organic Industries and has resumed operations in India. The situation has raised significant concerns regarding the lack of regulations on Pfas in the country and the implications of transferring polluting industries from Europe to India.
- ▪The former Miteni plant in Italy was shut down due to environmental contamination and was acquired by Laxmi Organic Industries.
- ▪Protests began in early 2025 after the Guardian revealed the factory's relocation and its production of cancer-linked Pfas chemicals.
- ▪India currently lacks specific regulations on Pfas, prompting calls for a federal investigation into the authorization process.
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Laxmi Organics Industries’ chemical plant in Lote Parshuram in September 2024. Photograph: Gianluca LivaView image in fullscreenLaxmi Organics Industries’ chemical plant in Lote Parshuram in September 2024. Photograph: Gianluca LivaPfasIndians protest over ‘forever chemicals’ after relocation of scandal-hit Italian factoryLack of Pfas regulations raised in parliament after Guardian revealed former Miteni plant bought by Indian companyGianluca Liva and Marta FrigerioTue 26 May 2026 00.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleProtests 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…
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