BAN Toxics
BAN Toxics Joins Global Call for Southern Dental Industries to Immediately Stop Production of Mercury-Added Dental Amalgam
Following the recent announcement by Southern Dental Industries Limited (SDI) that it will cease production of dental amalgam by 2028 or earlier, environmental NGO BAN Toxics raised concerns that the timeline set by the world’s leading manufacturer of dental amalgam…
BAN Toxics Calls On Shopee To Remove Mercury-Laced “Feique” Whitening Products From Its Platform, Uphold Ban
Toxic and pollution watchdog BAN Toxics today called on the online shopping site Shopee to address the sale of Feique whitening products, which have been banned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to toxic mercury ingredients. “We are…
BAN Toxics urges caution using mosquito coils, household insecticides and fogging amid rising dengue cases due to potential health risks
With DOH data showing a 33% increase in dengue cases from January 1 to August 3 compared to the same period last year, environmental NGO BAN Toxics is cautioning the public and urging regulatory agencies to address the hazards posed…
BAN Toxics Lauds New EU Mercury Regulation; Calls for Stronger Regional & Global Cooperation
“The new regulation for mercury by the European Union (EU) is a significant development in the global effort to reduce and eliminate mercury pollution. It highlights the importance of international and regional cooperation in addressing the human health and environmental…
BAN Toxics Urges Marcos Jr. to Address Plastic Production as Major Driver of Climate Change Following Metro Manila Floods
“It has always been easy to blame trash and the lack of discipline for recent and future flooding, yet the climate impacts of unhampered plastic production, along with land use conversion, large-scale mining, and their contribution to environmental degradation are…
Environmental Group Joins Brigada Eskwela to Raise Awareness on Protecting Children from Hazardous Chemicals and Wastes
As the country prepares for the resumption of school on July 29, environmental NGO BAN Toxics joined today’s Brigada Eskwela kickoff activity at Payatas B Elementary School (PBES) in Quezon City to promote toxic-free and waste-free schools. Carrying broomsticks, mops,…
BAN Toxics to Marcos Jr: Prioritize and Address the Alarming State of Plastic Chemicals Amid Increased Exposure and Health Risks, Especially to Children
Ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA), BAN Toxics is urging the government to address the emerging issue of harmful chemicals in plastics promptly. The toxic watchdog highlights the heightened risk of exposure, particularly…
Toxic Watchdog Group Finds Brain-damaging Lead in Kiddie Backpacks
BAN Toxics, a toxic and waste watchdog organization, sounded the alarm after discovering the presence of brain-damaging lead in some kiddie backpacks. Costing only P150 each, these colorful bags are sold in bargain stores and by sidewalk vendors in Divisoria,…
BAN Toxics Urges Public to Opt for Plastic-Free Reusable Bags
In celebration of International Plastic Bag Free Day, environmental NGO BAN Toxics calls on the public to minimize the use of so-called reusable eco-bags made from plastic materials such as polypropylene, polyester, and nylon. The group also emphasizes the need…
BAN Toxics Lauds FDA and QCHD for Swift Action Against Shops Selling Mercury-Added Skin Lightening Products
Toxic watchdog BAN Toxics today commended the Quezon City Health Department (QCHD) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its recent operation against the sale of mercury-added skin whitening creams in one of the city’s established malls. On June 14,…
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