Toxic lead in paints

19 March 2025, Quezon City.  In a bid to prevent potential incidents of lead exposure, especially among children, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition urged retailers to stop selling reusable stainless steel water tumblers that are coated with leaded paints…

Watchdog Group Tags Spray Paints from China and Thailand with High Lead Levels  When World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) was observed on March 15, the EcoWaste Coalition, a public interest group advocating for a zero waste and toxics-free society, cautioned…

14 February 2025, Quezon City.  Following its exposé on perfumes containing a banned “reprotoxic” synthetic scent ingredient, the EcoWaste Coalition today alerted consumers about heavy metals lurking in some Valentine- and love-themed ceramic mugs that are sold in the marketplace.…

1 February 2025, Quezon City.  In a unique display of collaborative relationship built through years of dialogue and advocacy, civil society organization EcoWaste Coalition feted the paint industry association of the Philippines and seven of its member companies, as well…

Laboratory Tests Confirm Lead Above the Legal Limit in 18 More Spray Paints 16 November  2024, Quezon City.  The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition sought the immediate removal from store shelves of 18 additional spray paint products after they were confirmed to contain…

Group urges buyers to assert consumer right to product information and safety, calls on the authorities to pull out non-compliant products from the market 19 July 2024, Quezon City. Not all reusable stainless steel water bottles and tumblers are created…

Laboratory Tests Confirm Toxic Lead in 15 Imported Paints Sold in the Local Market 2 July 2024, Quezon City.  The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition today released a list of 15 more imported paint products containing lead above the maximum…

15 May 2024, Quezon City.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against the purchase and use of three imported spray paints containing toxic lead, a potent neurotoxin that is banned in the manufacture of paints as…

7 May 2024, Quezon City.  The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition today announced that seven more imported paint products failed laboratory tests for lead content and should therefore be withdrawn from the market at once. Based on the analyses carried…