Camlin Fine Sciences has received Closure Direction dated January 15, 2020 from the Regional Officer, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) for closure of the company's manufacturing unit situated at Plot D- 2/3, MIDC, Tarapur, District Palghar, within 72 hours from receipt of the aforementioned directions. These directions are issued on account of certain alleged irregularities by the company in complying with MPCB's terms and conditions.
The company has initiated necessary steps with the concerned authorities to resolve the matter. The impact of the said directions are contingent upon the outcome of company's representations before the concerned authorities.
Camlin Fine Sciences is the world's second largest manufacturer and marketer of food grade antioxidants BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) and TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone).