toxic plastic chemicals
Health Advocates Call for Stricter and Expanded Regulation of Endocrine-Disrupting Phthalates and Bisphenols
2 June 2026, Davao City/Quezon City. Before World Environment Day on June 5, health and environmental groups in the Philippines released a report exposing the dangers of phthalates and bisphenols, stressing “the science is sufficient, the obligation to act is…
Plastics Treaty Negotiations: Protecting Health Must Take Center Stage
Geneva, Switzerland – Midway through the Plastics Treaty negotiations scheduled to end this Thursday August 14, IPEN notes that concerns for the threats to human health from toxic plastic chemicals are widely shared by delegates as momentum grows for a…
BAN Toxics to Marcos Jr: Prioritize and Address the Alarming State of Plastic Chemicals Amid Increased Exposure and Health Risks, Especially to Children
Ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA), BAN Toxics is urging the government to address the emerging issue of harmful chemicals in plastics promptly. The toxic watchdog highlights the heightened risk of exposure, particularly…
After a Slow Start, Plastics Treaty Talks Gain New Momentum at INC-4
1 May 2024, Ottawa, Canada/Manila, Philippines. The Plastics Treaty’s fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) closed early yesterday morning, for the first time with a draft text outlining pathways toward a global agreement. In a positive development, the draft text includes…
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