Study on the implications of applying measures to reduce mercury emissions and use stipulated in the EU Mercury Strategy

Abstract

The project carried out an analysis of the implications they trigger, the economic operators in the industry, the provisions of the EU Mercury Strategy. Alternatives for compliance with the provisions of this strategy were assessed. The project results have helped to facilitate commercial approach and technical aspects that involve the application of EU Mercury Strategy. ECOIND was responsible for the following industrial activities: mining- primary mercury production, secondary mercury production, intentional use of mercury and its derivatives in production processes from chemical industry, e.g. chlor-alkali industry, mercury cells decommissioning, catalytic processes, organic synthesis, tanning, steel browning etc. A screen for 451 economical units was done. Dissemination of results was done within a seminar with participation of relevant authorities and economic agents.