02/05/2023 (Agence Europe) – A public consultation launched by the European Commission at the end of April is open until 26 May with a view to transposing the Minamata Convention on Mercury by further restricting the use and trade of this heavy metal that is highly toxic to health and the environment. From 1 January 2026, the Commission intends to extend the list of mercury products whose export, import and manufacture are banned in the EU. All interested parties are invited to...