Over 300 organochlorines have been identified in the discharges of bleached pulp mills, including dioxins, furans and chlorinated phenols. the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) officials accept the fact that organochlorines, possibly dioxins, are being generated during paper production. A study of paper and pulp industries carried out by Greenpeace International showed that industries in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Haryana are