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Overview of key operational articles under the Minamata Convention on Mercury

… except when an exclusion is specified in Annex A or an exemption had been specifically requested by a Party pursuant … is chosen, a Party is not eligible to claim any exemption under Article 6 (Article 4, paragraph 2). … be accompanied by a statement explaining the need for the exemption (Article 6, paragraphs 1 and 2). A Party may at any …
26 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Convention text of the Minamata Convention on Mercury

… is specified in Annex A or the Party has a registered exemption pursuant to Article 6. 2. A Party may, as an … processes, except where the Party has a registered exemption pursuant to Article 6. | 14 3. Each Party shall … in Annex A and Annex B, hereafter referred to as an “exemption”, by notifying the Secretariat in writing: (a) On …
26 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Ridding the world of POPs - A guide to the Stockholm Convention on POPs

… use for which the importing coun- try has obtained an exemption. • It requires Parties to develop, within two … use for which the importing coun- try has obtained an exemption. • It requires Parties to develop, within two … no remaining countries registered for a particular type of exemption, this exemption will be closed to any future …
26 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Ratification and Implementation Guidelines

… Exemptions Available to a Party upon Request The Initial Exemption The Second and Final Exemption Article 7: Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining … mercury free alternatives are available. This replacement exemption is intended where the MAP is a component of a …
26 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Moving towards effective implementation

… economic integration organization may register for an exemption from the phase-out dates listed in Annex A and … by a statement explaining the Party’s need for the exemption.  Forms for registering an exemption, as well as the structure of the register of …
26 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Implementation of key operational articles of the Minamata Convention

… A except exclusion specified in Annex A or registered exemption pursuant to Article 6 • Under certain conditions …
26 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

The Minamata Convention on Mercury and its implementation in the Latin America and Caribbean region

… due statements explaining the Party’s need for the exemption. These exemptions shall expire after �ve years, and …
26 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

Operational articles of the Minamata Convention - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

26 May 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste

Main Provisions of the Stockholm Convention - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

26 May 2026 Course lesson in Chemicals and Waste

Becoming a Party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury

… in Annexes A and B as per Article 6, paragraph 1. If an exemption is desired, such notification must be submitted on …
26 May 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste