Industry To Ensure Safe Storage

摘要

Euro Chlor, the European association of the chlor-alkali industry, has agreed to ensure the safe storage of surplus mercury under optimal conditions once the new EU regulation enters into force, in 2011. "We congratulate Euro Chlor for this proactive initiative, which will ensure that several thousand tonnes of mercury will be taken out of circulation and safely stored," declared Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas. He added that "this voluntary agreement is an excellent example of how industry can take an active role in helping implement important environmental legislation".