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EcoWaste Coalition Finds Online Shopping Sites Rife with FDA-Warned Insecticide Sprays
6 July 2024, Quezon City. On the eve of the 7.7 online shopping sales, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition alerted consumers against the purchase and use of unregistered insecticide sprays, which may contain hazardous ingredients that can endanger public…
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,…
EcoWaste Coalition Applauds FDA’s Health Warnings vs. 7 Unauthorized Cosmetics
Watchdog Group Thanks FDA for Acting on its Reports, Urges Consumers to Heed FDA’s Safety Advice 4 July 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition applauded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking action to protect the…
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…
EcoWaste Coalition Seeks Stricter Rules to Prevent Lead Paint Imports
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…
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,…
BAN Toxics Joins Poison Prevention Week Awareness Activity, Highlights Need to Protect Children
“Poison prevention should start at home and in the community.” This was the main message of environmental NGO BAN Toxics as they joined the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) Toxicology Referral and Training Center’s lecture forum in celebration of National…
Poisoning Prevention Takes Center Stage in Cebu Seminar
Cebu City/Quezon City. With a big banner that says “poisoning prevention is better than cure” as the backdrop, a seminar held on June 22 at the University of Cebu (UC) – Banilad Campus, putting emphasis on preventive steps to safeguard…
Envi Group Urges PH Government to Prioritize Children’s Health and Safety Laws
As the country commemorates National Poison Prevention Week, environmental NGO BAN Toxics highlights the need to intensify efforts to protect children from exposure to highly hazardous chemicals found in everyday items designed for them, such as toys, school supplies, childcare…
Russia’s cancer vaccine to begin clinical trials
After being tested on patients with oncological diseases, the therapeutic vaccine could eradicate a variety of tumours and not just prolong the lives of those affected. Clinical trials of the Russian cancer vaccine will begin in mid-2025, said scientist Alexander…
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