The European Commission’s mercury policy page points to the revised EU mercury framework, noting that Regulation (EU) 2024/1849 entered into force on 30 July 2024. The page summarizes key mercury-free transition measures including: (1) dental amalgam phase-out and export ban by 1 January 2025, with a temporary derogation available until 30 June 2026 for Member States needing more time; and (2) phase-outs for additional mercury-containing lamps with manufacture/export bans beginning 31 December 2025 or 31 December 2026 depending on lamp type. Compliance teams should validate product portfolios (dental and lighting sectors in particular), confirm Member State derogation status where relevant, and manage end-of-sale/export planning and substantiation for any allowed exceptions.
The European Commission announced that the revised EU Mercury Regulation entered into force, strengthening mercury phase-out measures. Key compliance impacts highlighted include restrictions affecting dental amalgam (including a prohibition on use and export by 1 January 2025, with a temporary derogation for certain Member States until 30 June 2026) and restrictions on certain mercury-containing lamp categories with phase-out dates (depending on lamp category). This matters for compliance teams because product portfolios (especially dental and lighting products) may require redesign/substitution, supply-chain changes, and country-by-country planning to account for transition arrangements and derogation timelines.
The European Commission’s batteries policy page serves as an official implementation hub for Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, aggregating links to Battery Regulation-related secondary legislation and Commission notices/guidelines (e.g., on removability/replaceability and recycling efficiency/material recovery methodology). While the research did not confirm a specific new item within the last 30 days, compliance teams can use this page as an authoritative tracker for newly published delegated/implementing acts and Commission notices relevant to the Battery Regulation.