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Mercury Product Ban in Argentina Takes Effect January 2020

Published /Argentina

As of January 1st, 2020, the production, importation, exportation, and commercialization of products containing mercury will be forbidden in Argentina. This action aligns with the commitment to comply with the Minamata Convention on Mercury.

On February 15th, 2019, the Argentinian General Secretary of Environmental Governance and Sustainable Development published Resolution No. 75/2019, which prohibits the local commercialization and production of products manufactured with mercury or containing certain amounts of it.

The Resolution includes an attached list that specifies both the forbidden products and those that are exempt, such as:

  • Military purpose products
  • Products or instruments intended for research
  • Religious and cultural products
  • Vaccines containing thimerosal as a preservative

Compliance with this regulation will take effect on January 1st, 2020.

Argentina Quick Facts

Regulatory AgencyENACOM (Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones)
Certification TypeMandatory
License Validity3 Years
Application LanguageSpanish
Legal License HolderRequired
In-country Testing RequirementDepending on the product

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