Environmental and health NGOs, in particular EPHA Environment Network (EEN) have welcomed the Commission’s proposal for the restriction of the marketing and use of mercury in certain measuring and control devices.
Besides, on Tuesday 14 March 2006, the European Parliament voted Mario Matsakis (ALDE CY)report which conveys their opinion to the Commission on the EU mercury strategy. The European Parliament calls for a stronger stance on protection from mercury. It should be noted though, that the European Parliament resolution is not legislative.
However, the European Parliament will have a legislative role on the above mentioned revision of the directive on the restriction of the marketing and use of mercury in certain measuring and control devices.
