The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition applauded the country’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for issuing advisories flagging three more Pakistan-made unauthorized skin lightening products, which may pose mercury exposure risks to users and their families.
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Chiz pushes FDA overhaul to strengthen consumer protection
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has filed a measure proposing to overhaul the country’s product regulatory system by transferring several functions of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to other government agencies better aligned with the nature and risks of the products they oversee.
FDA flags unauthorized cosmetics from Indonesia that pose health risks
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines recently issued a series of public health warnings against six unauthorized facial creams for lightening the skin tone from Indonesia that the EcoWaste Coalition previously analyzed for mercury, a highly toxic chemical forbidden in such cosmetics.
FDA warns consumers vs. 7 cosmetics sold online without authorization
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against the purchase and use of unauthorized skincare cosmetics from China and Thailand that are being sold online.
EcoWaste Coalition alerts FDA on 14 unauthorized cosmetics, including 9 with high mercury content
As part of its ongoing observance of the Zero Waste Month, the EcoWaste Coalition today announced that it has notified the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding 14 unauthorized cosmetics being offered for sale to Filipino consumers, of which nine are contaminated with violative levels of mercury.
EcoWaste Coalition proposes info drive ahead of the impending ban on fragrance ingredient known to cause reproductive harm
Ahead of the impending ban on a synthetic fragrance ingredient that is known to cause reproductive harm, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct an information campaign to promote public awareness and business compliance.
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).
Watchdog group thanks FDA for acting on its reports, urges consumers to heed FDA’s safety advice
The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition applauded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking action to protect the Filipino people from dangerous cosmetics such as those laced with mercury, a poison that can harm human health as well as pollute the environment.
FDA warns public vs Bar Bilat virginity soap
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday warned the public from purchasing and using the unauthorized virginity soap, Bar Bilat Virginity Soap by GSKIN.
Ivermectin receives FDA nod for human consumption
Eric Domingo, director general of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), confirmed Friday that his agency, Lloyd Laboratories, has issued a product registration certificate (CPR) for the manufacture and sale of ivermectin, paving the way for legal human consumption.
FDA issues warning against Bravo food supplement for men
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public of using a popular brand of men’s food supplement after a batch of it has been found to contain a substance used to treat erectile dysfunction, which poses health risks to men who have had heart problems.