COP-7 intersessional calls for submissions opened (mercury compounds/possible annex, cosmetics, financial mechanism review, dental amalgam guidance, mercury waste thresholds)

The Minamata Convention Secretariat opened intersessional calls for information/submissions in preparation for COP-7. The page requests (i) voluntary submissions by 31 Mar 2026 on mercury compounds (supply/use/trade and views on possible compounds to list in a potential new annex that could make listed compounds subject to Article 3 trade provisions); (ii) information by 30 Jun 2026 on challenges implementing the mercury-added cosmetics ban; (iii) information by 30 Apr 2026 for the third review of the financial mechanism; and (iv) proposals to update mercury waste threshold tables due no later than 6 Mar 2027. It also notes draft guidance under development on dental amalgam national action planning following COP-6 outcomes. Compliance/government affairs teams should track these submission windows because they can shape future treaty guidance and potential amendments (e.g., a new annex on mercury compounds and updated waste thresholds).