Toxics watchdog BAN Toxics is warning parents and children against buying a Roblox-inspired toy found to contain dangerous levels of lead and other hazardous chemicals. In a recent market monitoring activity, the group purchased a mini-action figure from a Quezon City street vendor and tested it using an XRF analyzer. Results showed lead levels up […]

Toxic watchdog BAN Toxics is calling on content creators and online sellers to remove social media posts, advertisements, and listings promoting banned skin-lightening products containing hazardous mercury. Recent monitoring by the group found these illegal products widely advertised on platforms like TikTok, Facebook Reels, and e-commerce sites such as Lazada and Shopee. Last year, BAN […]

With Christmas and New Year approaching, environmental group BAN Toxics kicked off its annual campaign in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City to prevent fireworks-related injuries and promote eco-friendly celebrations. Around 2,000 people, including students, teachers, local residents, officials, and representatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), rallied under the theme […]