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Beware of Plastic Swimming Toys and Floaters Containing Hazardous Chemicals

Swimming activities at beaches and pools have become a popular and enjoyable way for kids to cope with the scorching heat. However, toxics watchdog BAN Toxics reminds the public to exercise extra caution when buying and using unnotified Toys and…

EcoWaste Coalition Backs Recall of Mini Toy Sets with Toxic Resins

FDA Announces Recall of Specific Miniverse Toys Due to Health-damaging Acrylates 30 November 2024, Quezon City.  The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition gave the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a thumbs up for issuing a toy safety advisory that will…

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…

EcoWaste Coalition Calls on FDA to Test Soft Plastic Balls for Hazardous Chemicals

9 June 2024, Quezon City.  The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the lead regulatory agency for toy safety, to test softballs, specifically those made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, for harmful chemicals that…