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Hong Kong amends Mercury Control Ordinance to implement COP-4 and COP-5 amendments
Minamata Convention on MercuryHong Kong Environment and Ecology BureauHong Kong
Announced
May 28, 2025
Description
Hong Kong enacted the Mercury Control Ordinance (Amendment of Schedule 3) Notice 2025 to give effect to the amendments adopted at COP-4 and COP-5 of the Minamata Convention. The amendment updates Schedule 3 to align local mercury product restrictions with the Convention's expanded product bans and phase-out timelines.
Key Findings
Hong Kong amends Mercury Control Ordinance to implement COP-4 and COP-5 amendments
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