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Mumbai Firecracker Tests Reveal Undisclosed Chemicals, Fake QR Codes; Noise Levels Fall From 144.9 dB To 93 dB

Mumbai Firecracker Tests Reveal Undisclosed Chemicals, Fake QR Codes; Noise Levels Fall From 144.9 dB To 93 dB
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Mumbai, November 7, 2026: A chemical analysis of firecrackers tested by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and Awaaz Foundation last week has revealed that QR codes on the packaging were either fake, unreadable or failed to accurately disclose the chemical composition of the fireworks...

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