The overall objective of this study was to assist the Commission during the co-decision phase of the new Mercury Regulation by providing an assessment of economic, environmental and social impacts of five selected amendments proposed by the co-legislators. In support of the communication of the ...
The aim of this book is to provide a practical guide to radiation protection for dentists working in a primary care setting, based upon the two relevant Council Directives of the European Union (EU). Directive 96/29/Euratom of 13 May 1996 laying down basic safety standards for the protection of ...
In the light of new developments and studies on dental amalgam a request was submitted by the Commission to update the SCENIHR opinion produced in 2008 on the safety and performance of both dental amalgam and possible alternatives, such as resin-based composites, glass ionomer cements, ceramics ...
Dental amalgam and its substitutes are regulated under Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices, according to which they must comply with the essential requirements laid out in the directive, in particular in relation to the health and safety of patients. Dental amalgam has been us...
In a context of growing evidence concerning the adverse environmental effects of mercury contained in dental amalgam and button cell batteries on the one hand, and recent policy developments within Member States and at the international levels on these topics on the other hand, this study aims t...
