"Since there are viable mercury-free alternatives, dental amalgam shall no longer be used for dental treatments of any member of the population from January 1, 2025.

The proposal also includes a ban on its manufacture and export, making an important contribution to reducing mercury emissions internationally."

#Mercury #GetToxicsOut #Health #BrainHealth

https://www.dentistrytoday.com/eu-commission-bans-use-of-dental-amalgam-from-2025/

Michigan health officials seeking Detroiters to get tested for #lead, #mercury, #PFAS in statewide project

https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michigan-health-department-seeking-detroiters-to-get-tested-for-lead-pfas/ via @CBSDetroit

#Mercury Levels in Tuna Haven't Budged Since 1971

#Health #EnvironmentalHealth #ChildrensHealth #BrainHealth #Pollution

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-21/mercury-levels-in-tuna-havent-budged-since-1971

#Mercury exposure widespread among Yanomami tribe in #Amazon, report finds

https://www.yahoo.com/news/mercury-exposure-widespread-among-yanomami-175149138.html

Dolphins along U.S. East Coast contaminated with high levels of mercury — What does this mean for people?

#Mercury #Pollution #Health #BrainHealth #EnvironmentalHealth #GetToxicsOut

https://studyfinds.org/dolphins-east-coast-mercury/

"The EU has adopted new regulations to ban the use of dental amalgams and prohibit the manufacturing, import, and export of mercury-added products.

This major step aligns with the EU's zero pollution ambition and includes significant changes set to take effect starting January 2025."

#Mercury #PublicHealth #GetToxicsOut

https://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2024/05/31/eu-takes-bold-steps-to-eliminate-mercury-use.aspx