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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
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Mercury Beauty

Environmental group calls for stricter regulation of illegal mercury-added skin lighteners

PRESS RELEASE | April 5, 2022 Environmental watchdog group BAN Toxics calls for stricter monitoring and regulation of skin-lightening products in light of…

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BAN Toxics conducts webinar to warn Filipino consumers on dangers of mercury-added beauty products

PRESS RELEASE | November 9, 2021By Jhian Christian Aranas QUEZON CITY, 9 November — Driven by their advocacy in addressing the adverse effects…

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BEWARE: Mercury-laden beauty creams available for purchase on online marketplaces in PH

In 2019, Zero Mercury Working Group tested 158 beauty creams from 12 sampling countries. Ninety-five of which exceeded the 1 ppm (parts per…

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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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