The National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners of the Philippines, Inc. (NCSSMPI), the DENR–Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB), and the Artisanal Gold Council (AGC)…
Read moreMinamata Convention COP6: CSOs Urge Immediate Action Toward a Just Transition to Mercury-Free Gold Mining
Geneva, Switzerland — As discussions at the 6th Conference of the Parties (COP6) to the Minamata Convention on Mercury [1] continue, civil society…
Read moreToxics Watchdog Alerts FDA, DTI on Banned Skin Lightening Products Sold Online
BALITANG TOKSIK! | 15 September 2025 With online shopping becoming the norm for convenient purchasing of various products, toxics watchdog BAN Toxics expresses…
Read moreBanned Mercury-Laden Skin Whitening Creams Still Sold in Pasay City
BALITANG TOKSIK! | 31 July 2025 Toxics Watchdog BAN Toxics has issued a public health warning over the continued sale of banned skin-lightening…
Read moreEnvi Group Flags Illegal Sale of Toxic Mercury on Facebook Marketplace
PRESS RELEASE | 08 July 2025 On the 5th anniversary of the ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury by the Philippine government,…
Read moreBAN Toxics to Davaoeños: Exercise Caution When Buying and Using Skin-Lightening Products with Toxic Mercury
BALITANG TOKSIK! | 3 May 2025 BAN Toxics is urging residents of Davao City to be cautious when purchasing and using skin-lightening products,…
Read moreEnvi Group Calls for Stronger Protection from Toxic Skin-Lightening Products on World Consumer Rights Day, Expects Better Collaboration from Regulators
PRESS RELEASE | 14 March 2025 Environmental organization BAN Toxics has once again reiterated its call for stronger enforcement against the continuing influx…
Read moreSTOP THE USE AND SALE OF MERCURY-CONTAINING SKIN-LIGHTENING PRODUCTS! OUR HEALTH, OUR SAFETY, OUR CONSUMER RIGHTS!
BALITANG TOKSIK! | 8 March 2025 As the world celebrates the International Women’s Day, toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics expresses grave concern over…
Read moreSmall-Scale Miners’ Coalition Sign Partnership with Cebuana Lhuillier for Development Programs
February 12, 2025 – The National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners of the Philippines, Inc. (NCSSMPI) and Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc., the social responsibility…
Read moreToxics Watchdog Commends FDA for Issuing Advisory Against Mercury-Containing Beauty Products
BALITANG TOKSIK! | 13 December 2024 Toxics watchdog BAN Toxics commended the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for issuing public health advisories on…
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