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Consent to the Minamata Convention on Mercury

Summary

The European Parliament gives its consent to the EU joining the Minamata Convention on Mercury, a global treaty aimed at protecting human health and the environment from mercury pollution.
10 02.06.2017
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Key points

  • The European Parliament gives its consent to the EU joining the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
  • The treaty aims to protect human health and the environment from the toxic effects of mercury.
  • The convention regulates the entire lifecycle of mercury, including mining bans and product phase-outs.
  • It includes measures for managing mercury waste and contaminated sites.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Minamata Convention on Mercury Minamata Convention on Mercury ***
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