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Mercury in cosmetics

The Minamata Convention bans the use of mercury in cosmetics, including skin-lightening products. Although manufacture, import and export of mercury-containing cosmetics is prohibited, Parties face challenges in addressing informal manufacturing and sales.
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How eliminating skin-lightening products with mercury helps counter racial discrimination

On the Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, UNEP, Minamata Convention and Global Mercury Partnership highlight the need to put an end to mercury-containing skin-lightening products.

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Webinar: Unmasking Mercury and Colorism in Cosmetics

On 5 March, this event co-organized with UNEP and the Geneva Environment Network will feature leading voices addressing the underlying socio-cultural norms surrounding skin-lightening products.

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Library of resources: Eliminating Mercury Skin Lightening Products

The Global Mercury Partnership offers a digital hub of resources to support the elimination of mercury in skin-lightening products and celebrate the beauty of all skin tones.

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Libreville commitment on the elimination of mercury-containing skin-lightening cosmetics in Africa

A high-level regional meeting in Libreville, Gabon, brought together African ministers, international experts and civil society leaders to address the public health and environmental risks posed by

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Tackling Mercury Pollution and Racial Discrimination jointly

The UNEP Global Mercury Partnership in collaboration with the Minamata Convention highlights the urgent need to address the harmful effects of skin-lightening mercury-containing products.

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8 may
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Minamata Online: Mercury-added products: amendment of Annex A and COP decision on cosmetics

Full presentations for the Minamata Online webinar on 8 May 2024.

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Decision
MC-5/4 - Amendments to annexes A and B and the feasibility of mercury-free alternatives for manufacturing processes listed in annex B
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Decision
| 24.11.2023
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MC-5/5 - Preparation of a report on cosmetics listed in part I of annex A to the Minamata Convention on Mercury
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Decision
| 24.11.2023
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MC-1/12 - Formats to be used in registering for an exemption from the phase-out dates listed in Annex A and Annex B and for the register of exemptions
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Decision
| 22.11.2017
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