The EcoWaste Coalition has deplored the rampant sale of a “small but terribly dangerous” skin whitening product loaded with mercury, a highly toxic chemical, in Chinese drugstores in Manila and on the Internet.

In test buys conducted last February 20, the toxics watchdog group was able to purchase Erna Whitening Cream from 10 Chinese drugstores located in Divisoria, Quiapo and Sta. Cruz, all in Manila.

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