Regulation (EU) 2017/852 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Part II: U.K. Manufacturing processes subject to restrictions on use and releases of mercury and mercury compounds

Production of sodium or potassium methylate or ethylate

The production of sodium or potassium methylate or ethylate shall be carried out in accordance with point (e) of Part I and subject to the following conditions:

(a)

no use of mercury from primary mercury mining;

(b)

reduction of direct and indirect release of mercury and of mercury compounds into air, water and land in terms of per unit production by 50 % by 2020 as compared to 2010;

(c)

supporting research and development in respect of mercury-free manufacturing processes; and

(d)

as from 13 June 2017, the capacity of installations using mercury and mercury compounds for the production of sodium or potassium methylate or ethylate that were in operation before that date shall not be increased and no new installations shall be allowed.