Amendments to the waste disposal regulations of the Minamata Convention on Mercury were brought in on October 1st, 2017. As part of these, “Industrial waste from products that use mercury” was established.
Reference material:
・About correctly understanding the Minamata Convention on Mercury in relation to lighting
・About new steps in the disposal of waste from mercury lamps
・Provision of information for collection and recycling and mercury lamps

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