The EU Mercury Regulation.
28/07/2017
What are the new rules relating to the use of mercury in dental amalgam?
The EU Mercury Regulation addresses the issue of dental amalgam which is the largest remaining use of mercury in the EU. In particular, it sets both short and longer term measures to reduce use of dental amalgam and associated pollution. This includes:
the prohibition to use amalgam for vulnerable populations (pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 15 years old) which will become law on 1st July, 2018.
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