US EPA - Background Information on Mercury Sources and Regulations
Description
Mercury regulations span multiple federal and state statutes, as well as multiple agency jurisdictions. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates mercury in pesticides, and mercury releases into the environment through air, water, and land disposal limits. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates mercury in cosmetics, food, and dental products. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates mercury air exposures in the workplace.
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