Mercury compounds in USA - Vermont

Last Updated:	2007-09-19
Group:	Metals
Report Contents
-   Restricted Substances -   Materials or Products Listed -   Outline Scope -   Exemptions -   Sanctions/Penalties -   Laws & Regulations -   Links -   Contacts -   Revision History

Introduction

1. Toxics in Packaging Legislation

Vermont passed “An Act Relating to the Regulation of Packaging Containing Heavy Metals” in 1996. The Act is modeled after the Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation drafted by the Coalition of Northeastern Governors and is one of nineteen similar state laws regulating toxics in packaging (California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin).

2. Mercury-Specific Legislation

Vermont passed “An Act Relating to Comprehensive Management of Exposure to Mercury” in 2005 (the “2005 Act”). The 2005 Act bans the sale, use, and disposal of certain mercury-added products and requires notification to the state and labeling for other such products. Amendments to the Act were passed in 2007.

3. Other Restricted Substances Legislation: Batteries

Comprehensive information about Vermont law regulating the sale, labeling, and disposal of batteries containing mercury may be found at Batteries in USA - Vermont.

Defined Restrictions:

1. Toxics in Packaging Legislation

The sum of concentration levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium present in any package or packaging component must not exceed 100 ppm.