Mercury-Laced Skin Products Flood CDO Markets, Watchdog Warns

Mercury-laced skin products flood CDO markets, watchdog warns

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Environmental watchdog BAN Toxics has issued a stern public health warning after discovering that prohibited skin-lightening products containing dangerous levels of mercury are openly flooding major public markets in this city. ​The group purchased 11 skin-lightening cosmetics from various beauty shops inside the Cogon and Carmen public markets between June 30 and July 2. Retailing for as low as P60 to P330, th…

Toxics Watchdog Exposes Banned Mercury-Added Skin Lightening Products Sold in Cagayan de Oro City, urges FDA To Take Action

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 05 July 2026 Toxics watchdog BAN Toxics has issued a public health warning over the widespread sale of prohibited skin-lightening products containing toxic mercury in beauty shop…