Mercury and chemicals containing mercury
Section 9 of the Chemical Products (Handling, Import, and Export Prohibitions) Ordinance (1998:944) (in Swedish)prohibits the use of mercury and chemicals containing mercury.
The only general exception is the use of chemicals containing mercury for analytical purposes.
Application for exemption
In cases where the head of department/equivalent considers that the department/equivalent must continue to deal with chemicals containing mercury, it is possible to apply to the Swedish Chemicals Agency for an exemption.
To apply for an exemption, use the Swedish Chemicals Agency form (in Swedish).
Note that the application for exemption must be sent to the chemical registry coordinator, Annie Engström at the Unit for Environment and Physical Work Environment, who will see to it that the application is registered and sent to the Swedish Chemicals Agency.
More information
Further information about exemptions for mercury and chemicals containing mercury is available in the Swedish Chemicals Agency’s information.