EcoWaste Coalition Uncovers Mercury Containing Cosmetics in Philippines

EcoWaste Coalition is a public interest network of community, church, school, environmental and health groups pursuing sustainable solutions to waste, climate change and chemical issues facing the Philippines and the world.

Recently, this group uncovered FDA-banned skin whitening cosmetics laced with mercury such as Angel Placenta Skin Whitening Cream, JJJ Magic Spots Removing Cream and S’zitang Whitening Cream being sold in Marikina and Pasay City in Philippines. These mercury containing cosmetics can cause damage to the central nervous systems, the skin and the kidneys.

EcoWaste Coalition alerted local authorities about the unlawful sale of products without the required notification or registration from FDA and urged the governments to take immediate action against retailers. The group also requested the governments to initiate immediate law enforcement operations to protect consumers from being deceived and harmed by uniformed use of these banned products.