Global Overview of Countries Phasing Out Dental Amalgam: According to the Minamata Conventions Full National Reports 2021, the MIAs, or other official documents, the global transition to a mercury-free dentistry is fully underway…
Since the new Medical Devices Regulation (MDR 2017/745) entered into force on May 26, 2021, the legal safety requirements for dental amalgam capsules have increased significantly, why manufacturers start leaving the European business…
In line with the European Mercury Regulation (EU 2017/852), member states were required to submit National Action Plans (by 1 July 2019) to reduce the use of dental amalgam and preferably phase it out by 2030. 26 of 27 national plans were published…
For the effective implementation of regulations, it is necessary to establish penalties in case of non-compliance. Penalties for misuse of mercury in dentistry may be found in various regulations such as Health Care Provider Acts, Public Health Regulations, Chemical Laws, or Environmental Protection Acts. In
