The Consumer Council said on Monday that 13 of the 30 tested ceramic cups and bowls released lead and cadmium when used at room temperature, but added the varying levels were below the upper limit stipulated by international and mainland Chinese standards. The Consumer Council (Hong Kong) has also raised concerns about the safety of…
ABTC 2023 commenced on August 3rd in Manila. The first day of the event primarily aimed to provide all participants with a rehearsal, enabling coffee baristas from around the world to familiarize themselves with the competition venue and procedures. Following this, the intense elimination rounds took place on the 4th, followed by the quarter-finals, semi-finals,…
Reposted from WHO website: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/lead-poisoning-and-health Key facts Overview Lead is a naturally occurring toxic metal found in the Earth’s crust. Its widespread use has resulted in extensive environmental contamination, human exposure and significant public health problems in many parts of the world. Important sources of environmental contamination come from mining, smelting, manufacturing and recycling activities…
