Toxic lead in paints

“Lucky” paint contains high levels of lead, which is banned in paints 30 August 2026, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition detected lead, a hazardous chemical not allowed in paints, in four more imported spray paints sold by…

EcoWaste Coalition continues to expose illegal paints with lead content 4 August 2026, Quezon City.  The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition sounded the alarm over the online sale of another China-made lead-containing spray paint brand, marketed for car touch-up, rust-proofing, graffiti,…

China-made spray paint brand contains up to over 100,000 ppm lead, EcoWaste Coalition warns 1 August 2026, Quezon City.  The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition warned against the continued importation of lead-containing paints, which runs counter to the spirit and intent…

Laboratory tests detect lead up to 95,600 ppm in imported paints sold online 22 July 2026, Quezon City. Despite the existing Chemical Control Order (CCO) that outlaws lead in paints, harmful lead-laced paint products continue to be imported and distributed—an…

EcoWaste Coalition flags another case of lead paint dumping 4 February 2026, Quezon City.  The EcoWaste Coalition has again discovered a highly leaded spray paint brand with no manufacturer information, which is unlawfully sold on e-commerce platforms Lazada and Shopee.…

17 January 2026, Quezon City.  Laboratory analyses detected lead above the legal limit of 90 parts per million (ppm) in three imported paints purchased by the EcoWaste Coalition from a local online seller, rendering them illegal for importation, distribution, and sale…

21 December 2025, Quezon City.  The environmental health and justice groups EcoWaste Coalition and International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) renewed their call for the Government of the Philippines to join the growing number of countries seeking the inclusion of lead…

22 October 2025, Quezon City.  Representatives from the government, industry, civil society, academe, and the youth gathered at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on October 21 for a lively forum held in conjunction with the International Lead…

EcoWaste Coalition lauds Pacquiao for supporting the group’s advocacy to uphold the lead paint ban to protect public health 25 August 2025, Quezon City.  Boxing icon and former Senator Manny Pacquiao has distanced himself from imported lead-containing paints bearing his…

Group Presses for Regulatory Action to Prevent Dumping of Non-compliant Products 11 August 2025, Quezon City.  The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition urged government regulators to craft product safety standards for reusable stainless steel water tumblers after finding violative levels…