Minamata Convention COP-6 agrees to end the use of dental amalgam by 2034.

Minamata Convention COP-6 agrees to end the use of dental amalgam by 2034, marking a historic milestone in reducing mercury pollution.

UNEP Minamata Convention on Mercury | November 07, 2025

The sixth Conference of the Parties (COP-6) to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, held in Geneva in November 2025, resulted in a landmark agreement to phase out dental amalgam by 2034. The meeting brought together over 1,000 participants and adopted 22 decisions aimed at reducing global mercury use and emissions.  

This decision reflects a broader global shift away from mercury-dependent systems in both healthcare and industrial applications. Mercury exposure remains a persistent risk due to its toxicity, bioaccumulation, and long-term environmental impact.  

👉 Despite international agreements, mercury use remains prevalent in artisanal mining regions, particularly where illegal gold mining continues and enforcement is limited →  

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### Scientific Context

This article is grounded in applied botanical systems research and connects to the following peer-reviewed and technical publications:

👉 Mercury Replacement Strategy in ASM: Southern Ecuador →

👉 Botanical Alternatives: Toward Safer, Evidence-Based Gold Recovery→

👉 Ecuador Four-Stage Action Plan for Botanical Lixiviant Systems →