With holiday decorations already making their way into households, environmental group BAN Toxics has issued a warning about potential public-health risks from Christmas lights containing hazardous chemicals such as lead.
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Kids and communities push for lead-free schools in global campaign against lead poisoning
Clad in international costumes, children from the ROTC Hunters Neighborhood Association (ROTCHNA) Daycare Center in Brgy. Tatalon, Quezon City, gathered to celebrate United Nations Day and called for protection from toxic lead exposure. Joined by environmental justice group BAN Toxics, parents, and other community members of Brgy. Tatalon, the call was made as part of the closing activities for the 12th International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW).
7 DEADLY SKIN PRODUCTS TAINTED WITH MERCURY BEING SOLD ONLINE
Toxic watchdog BAN Toxics issued a warning about seven (7) China-made skin whitening creams available for sale on online shopping sites Shopee and Lazada after detecting mercury content. Four of the products have been banned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).