In this issue
No. 129 November 1983

LettersUpdate

Taking Issue - Ashok Mitra

DUMPING
Underhand but over the counter
Nevermind the quality, look at the profit margin. Troth Wells exposes the seamy practice of dumping.

Hunger and the wonder drug
Dexter Tiranti reports on the promotion of suspect drugs for children.

The leaden proletariat
The poison that lurks in the city’s haze, courtesy of lead additives. By Choong Tet Sieu.

The vicious circle

Whistle-blowing
Confidential leaks and what’s involved.

The murky cocktail
Michael Benson reports on corruption, lethargy and sharp practice at the receiving end.

Speaking their mind
Corporations justify their behaviour.

Spray and be damned
Troth Wells looks at pesticide contamination amongst the farmworkers of the South.

Double standards
Barry Castelman looks at he exports of dangerous factories and industrial processes.

Policing the multinationals... and how you can help.

Worth reading on... DUMPING

Reviews: New books and a classicCountry profile: TibetFront cover photo: Nick Fogden

We would like to thank the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific of the International Organisation of Consumers Unions for all their enthusiastic and hard-working help with the preparation of this issue.