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BAN Toxics

BAN Toxics

We are an independent non-government environmental organization that works for the advancement of environmental justice, health, and sustainable development in the area of chemicals and wastes, with a special focus on women, children, and other marginalized sectors.
  • Who we are
    • History and mandate
    • Partners and donors
    • Our Team
  • What we do
    • Environmental Justice
      • Chemicals and policy work
      • Chemicals and human rights
    • Community Development
      • Artisanal and small-scale mining
      • BAN Toxics’ interventions
      • CARING Gold: Eliminating child labor in ASGM
    • Education and Training
      • Toxics-Free Schools Program
    • Campaigns
    • Flagship Projects
      • The Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management Project
  • News and Updates
  • Features
  • Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Hiring | Program on ASGM
    • Hiring for the HCWM Project
    • Sign a petition
    • Join us in social media
    • Volunteer or work with us
    • Become a partner or donor
  • Donate

Balitang Toksik!

Toxics 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…

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BAN Toxics Finds High Levels of Toxic Lead in Kiddie Toy Cars

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 12 September 2025 Toxics watchdog BAN Toxics raised the red flag after finding lead in various toy cars sold in…

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CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT: Food-Like Plastic Toys May Pose Serious Health Risks to Children

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 02 September 2025 Chemicals and waste watchdog BAN Toxics has raised concerns over the sale of food-like plastic toys suspected…

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Banned 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…

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Hidden Dangers: Toxic Chemicals Found in Children’s Hair Clips

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 18 July 2025 Toxics Watchdog BAN Toxics has raised concerns over the presence of brain damaging chemicals in children’s hair…

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Toxics Watchdog Reminds Consumers to Watch Out for Toxic Substances in School Supplies

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 27 May 2025 As retailers begin to showcase items for early back-to-school shopping, chemicals and waste watchdog BAN Toxics warns…

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Beware of Plastic Swimming Toys and Floaters Containing Hazardous Chemicals – BAN Toxics

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 6 May 2025 Swimming activities at beaches and pools have become a popular and enjoyable way for kids to cope…

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BAN 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,…

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BAN Toxics Exposes Sale of Skin-Lightening Products with Toxic Mercury in Daet and Naga City

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 2 May 2025 Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics is urging Bicolanas and Bicolanos to be wary of banned skin lightening…

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Toxics Watchdog Warns Consumers: Beware of Harmful Chemicals Lurking in “Eyeshadows” and Other Beauty Products

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 28 March 2025 Toxics and pollution watchdog BAN Toxics, promoting consumer protection and environmental health, issued a warning against beauty…

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WHO WE ARE

  • History and mandate
  • Partners and donors
  • Our Team

WHAT WE DO

  • Environmental Justice
  • Community Development
  • Campaigns
  • Flagship Projects
    • The Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management Project

Get Involved

  • Join us in social media
  • Sign a petition
  • Volunteer or work with us
  • Become a partner or donor
  • Job Opportunities

Contact Us

  • Suite 306 PM Apartments #24 Matalino Street, Brgy. Central, Quezon City
  • (02) 791 8691
  • info@bantoxics.org

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