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List of harmful chemicals

Requested from DENR EMB by M. Medroso at 03:22 PM on Jan 12, 2024.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2000 - 09/24/2023
Tracking no: #DENREMB-652318723896

Medroso 03:22 PM, Jan 12, 2024 

Hi! I would like to request information regarding:

1. the list of harmful chemicals and chemical substances
2. Is Bisphenol A considered harmful?
3. If so, why is it still being used in plastics, food cans, and thermal paper (like that used in thermal receipts.
4. How is this harmful to people's health? 
5. What is the government's response to this?

Cado 10:10 AM, Jan 22, 2024 

January 22, 2024

Dear Mayen,

Thank you for your request dated Jan 12, 2024 03:22:59 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for List of harmful chemicals.

We received your request on Jan 12, 2024 03:22:59 PM and will respond on or before Feb 02, 2024 03:22:59 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiFERFTlJFTUItNjUyMzE4NzIzODk2DA, for request with ticket number #DENREMB-652318723896.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Honey Cado
FOI Officer

Atty. Michael Drake P. Matias 05:12 PM, Jan 24, 2024 

January 24, 2024

Dear Mayen Medroso,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Jan 12, 2024 03:22:59 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

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You asked for List of harmful chemicals.

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We were able to determine that this particular information is already available online and therefore cannot be counted as a valid FOI request. You may retrieve your requested information from EMB at emb.gov.ph.

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Thank you.

Respectfully,
FOI Officer

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