27 October 2025, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition expressed utmost dismay over the brazen violation of the global ban on the use of mercury in cosmetics such as creams and ...
Despite global bans, mercury continues to be found in some fairness creams. Dermatologists say this toxic ingredient can ...
The EPA proposed a new rule on toxic chemicals that would give it the authority to decide if some are safe to use in certain ...
That skin-lightening cream or anti-ageing serum promising a glow overnight? It might be hiding something dangerous. The Indian government is now considering a ban on mercury-based cosmetics, following ...
A Toxics Link investigation found several popular skin-lightening products—manufactured in Pakistan, Thailand and other countries—violating Indian regulators' mercury norms for cosmetics ...