EcoWaste Coalition
Warning Out on Mercury-Contaminated Fairness Cream for Men
EcoWaste Coalition discovers another Pakistan-made skin lightening product with extremely high mercury content 23 March 2026, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition has detected mercury at over 30,000 parts per million (ppm) in a Pakistan-made facial cream that promises “fairer skin…
EcoWaste Coalition Flags 1,041 Online Product Listings for Skin Lighteners Banned for Mercury Adulteration and/or Lack of Authorization
19 March 2026, Quezon City. While women’s contributions to society are celebrated during the National Women’s Month, the EcoWaste Coalition is demanding real action from government regulators and administrators of online shopping and social media platforms: protect women from hazardous…
Cavite LGUs Alerted on the Illegal Sale of Mercury-Tainted Cosmetics that Can Harm People and Ecosystems
EcoWaste Coalition & Cavite Green Coalition pitch for local action to stem illegal trade of FDA-flagged cosmetics in Cavite province 15 March 2026, Quezon City. As the National Women’s Month is celebrated, civil society groups conducted an unprecedented province-wide investigation…
Civil Society Presses Philippine FDA to Assure Consumers that Play and Craft Sand Products Sold Locally are Asbestos-Free
Over 50 health and environmental rights advocates push for testing, certification, and labeling of asbestos-free sand toys. 9 March 2026, Quezon City. In anticipation of World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) on March 15, themed “Safe Products, Confident Consumers,” over 50 health and…
EcoWaste Coalition to Women: The Skin Color You’re Born With is Not a Flaw to be Fixed
Group warns against mercury-tainted cream that promises ‘even and velvety skin tone’ 6 March 2026, Quezon City. As the commemoration of the National Women’s Month gets underway, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition urged women to celebrate their natural skin…
EcoWaste Coalition Urges Pakistan to Stop Production and Trade of Mercury-Added Whitening Creams
Group urges the Government of Pakistan to crack down harder on violators of the global ban on the manufacture, import, and export of mercury-added cosmetics 1 March 2026, Quezon City. Ahead of the International Women’s Day on March 8 and…
Reminder to Mothers and Caregivers: Be Wary of Baby Wipes with Allergy-Causing Ingredients
Groups warn against wet wipes with banned preservatives 26 February 2026, Quezon City. The breastfeeding advocacy group Arugaan and the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition jointly reminded mothers and caregivers to pay attention to the list of ingredients of wet…
Rene Pineda, Staunch Environmental Advocate, Completed His Journey at 69
20 February 2026, Quezon City. Renato “Rene” D. Pineda, Jr., a fearless environmental warrior, passed away on February 16, 2026. He would have turned 70 on August 13. Pineda is revered for his companionship, leadership, and commitment to Mother Earth…
EcoWaste Coalition Sounds the Alarm against a Moisturizing Cream Banned in the UK for Posing a “Serious Chemical Risk”
18 February 2026, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition urged users of a Pakistan-made moisturizing facial cream to halt further use following the product’s withdrawal from the UK market as it poses “a serious chemical risk.” “To avoid…
EcoWaste Coalition to Luck Seekers: Be Cautious of Toxic Lucky Charms
Watchdog Group Finds Cadmium in Some Lucky Charm Bracelets 15 February 2026, Quezon City. As many citizens go to Binondo, Manila, and other Chinatowns across the country to buy tikoy (glutinous rice cake) and other Chinese New Year favorites, the…
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