In preparation for the Minamata Convention on Mercury’s fifth Conference of the Parties, the Asia Pacific regional preparatory meeting was held in Bangkok…
Read moreEnvi group lauds PH for 3rd-year implementation of Convention to combat mercury pollution
PRESS RELEASE | August 9, 2023 “After three years since the Philippines ratified the Minamata Convention on Mercury, we have seen the development…
Read morePhase-Out Mercury containing Skin Lightening Products, says BAN Toxics
BALITANG TOKSIK! | July 15, 2023 The toxics watchdog group BAN Toxics warns the public on the prevalence of unlawful online selling of…
Read moreEnforce the Phase-out deadline on Mercury-containing Dental Amalgam in PH, says BAN Toxics
PRESS RELEASE | June 9, 2023 Environmental watchdog group BAN Toxics calls the attention of the regulators to enforce the phase-out deadline on…
Read moreBALITANG TOKSIK! Don’t ADD TO CART Mercury-Added Products
Balitang Toksik! | December 13, 2022 They say there is no more perfect time to hit “add to cart” than during a holiday…
Read moreBAN Toxics spotlights National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners in the Philippines
PRESS RELEASE | July 17, 2022 Toxics and wastes watchdog group BAN Toxics spotlights their partner organization, the National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners…
Read moreEnvironmental group lauds DOH-FDA for banning mercury use in medical devices and dental procedures
PRESS RELEASE | June 14, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration Philippines. Environmental watchdog group BAN Toxics lauds the Department…
Read moreIllegal mercury-added skin lighteners still sold in Koronadal City despite government bans
PRESS RELEASE | April 19, 2022 Environmental watchdog group BAN Toxics revealed the proliferation of illegal skin lightening creams containing mercury in Koronadal…
Read moreBAN Toxics calls on Philippine candidates to prioritize environmental issues
PRESS RELEASE | April 7, 2022 QUEZON CITY, April 7 – In light of today’s commemoration of World Health Day, environmental watchdog group…
Read moreEnvironmental 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…
Read more