Hgmerkintä
Hgmerkintä is a Finnish term that translates to "mercury marking" or "mercury labeling." It refers to the practice of indicating the presence of mercury in a product or material. This labeling is crucial due to the hazardous nature of mercury and its potential environmental and health risks.
Historically, mercury was used in a variety of products, including thermometers, fluorescent lamps, batteries, and some
In many jurisdictions, including the European Union, specific directives mandate the labeling of products containing mercury.