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Toxics Watchdog Exposes Banned Mercury-Added Skin Lightening Products Sold in Cagayan de Oro City, Urges FDA to Take Action

Toxics watchdog BAN Toxics has issued a public health warning over the widespread sale of prohibited skin-lightening products containing toxic mercury in beauty shops in Cagayan de Oro City, urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take enforcement action.…

EcoWaste Coalition Urges Government to Regulate Lead in Accessible Parts of Children’s Products

14 June 2026, Quezon City.  To protect children from being exposed to lead, a potent neurotoxin, in products marketed for their use, the EcoWaste Coalition urged the health authorities to regulate lead in accessible components of children’s products. The non-profit…