Restrictions of Mercury Added Products
A number of US states and foreign countries prohibit the use of mercury in their territories. These include:
- California
- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Ohio
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Washington
- Wisconsin
Canada
This list is subject to change without notice. Make sure you know the requirements of your state or country before purchasing a product that contains mercury.
Transportation
Mercury is considered a Dangerous Good, and transportation of items with Mercury are governed by the IATA Dangerous Goods standards. Items that contain mercury should always be sealed in a plastic bag before being boxed to contain mercury in case of breakage in transit. Never ship any broken mercury items that could potentially leak.