The manufacture and sale of mercury lamps will be banned in 2020.

Is it true that mercury lamps will no longer be usable!?
About the Minamata Convention on Mercury
◆ What is the Minamata Convention on Mercury?
The Minamata Convention on Mercury is a treaty that establishes comprehensive regulations to reduce the risks that mercury poses to human health and the environment. It was adopted and signed at a diplomatic conference of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) held in Kumamoto Prefecture in October 2013.
◆ What is the impact on mercury lamps?
For high-pressure mercury lamps used for general lighting, manufacturing, exporting, or importing will be banned by 2020, regardless of the amount of mercury contained.
◆ Possible risks
There are about six companies that can extract mercury...
As a result, there is a risk that mercury processing will fall behind, necessitating the storage of mercury.
Storing hazardous mercury incurs costs such as:
- Lockable storage
- Selection of a manager
- Creation of records
...
Considering the above risks, major companies are rapidly transitioning to LED technology.
Having a large stock of mercury lamps poses significant risks. Please consider switching to LED.

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