EcoWaste seeks crackdown on unsafe, unauthorized squishy toys

Inquirer.net - Nov 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The EcoWaste Coalition has called for a government crackdown on unauthorized and counterfeit squishy toys, urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to work with customs, police and local government units to stop their sale ahead of the Christmas shopping season. The environmental and health watchdog group said squishy toys lacking market

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