Last Updated:	March 26, 2004
Group:	Metals
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-   Restricted Substances -   Summary -   Test Methods -   Relevant Dates -   Laws & Regulations -   Contacts

Introduction

In the European Union, legislation has been laid down to restrict the presence of mercury in products. Two Directives include legislative requirements for lead:

1. Mercury restriction in packaging
   
2. Mercury in restriction batteries
   
3. Mercury prohibition in electronics

Defined Restrictions:
Packaging: 100 ppm for sum of heavy metals (lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium and cadmium)
Batteries: 0.0005 % (weight), 5 ppm
Electronics: prohibition (threshold limit: 0.1% by weight)