Forum Standing Committee Working Groups
Substitution and Alternatives
Case studies - Examples
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Mercury in products
UNEP Chemicals
Mercury Programme
The objective of this partnership is to reduce or eliminate mercury in products where effective and cost-efficient substitutes exist as well as reduce releases during manufacturing, industrial processes and disposal. Key product areas identified under this partnership area include: batteries, dental amalgams, measuring and control (largely medical sector), electric and electronic switches, flourescent lamps, cosmetics