European Parliament
Edite Estrela (PSE ),
in writing
(PT)
I voted in favour of the Sornosa Martínez report
) on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 76/769/EEC relating to restrictions on the marketing of certain measuring devices containing mercury. In view of the highly toxic nature of this substance for human beings, ecosystems and nature, restrictions are needed on the marketing of these products. This will help prevent substantial quantities of mercury from entering the waste stream and will contribute to a high level of protection of the environment and human health.
Devices containing mercury must be replaced wherever there are safer alternatives on the market. Exceptions may, however, be authorised in cases where there are no alternative solutions yet available and in rare cases of keeping traditional barometers, museum collections and industrial heritage.

