EC wants to ban mercury in fever thermometers

The European Commission today proposed a ban on mercury in fever thermometers due to its high toxicity.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2006 - 14:05

The European Commission today proposed a ban on mercury in fever thermometers due to its high toxicity.

The move follows the Commission’s pledge last year to try to curb the use of mercury.

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