ESDO has done several studies on mercury products to ban mercury from the country. ESDO is the pioneer organization in initiating awareness about the toxicity of mercury. Since the formation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury, ESDO is an active observant and has been acting as a support center for the Govt. of Bangladesh in the ratification of the treaty by the complete phase out mercury from every sector to save the people and environment from the harmful impact of mercury.
During the 2022-2026 project period, the EEB/ZMWG (Zero Mercury Working Group) seeks to continue its global campaign towards the phasing out of mercury from skin-lightening products (SLPs), with a focus on controlling/banning illegal manufacturing and trade broadly and via internet sales. It also includes assisting NGOs in supporting governments to implement and enforce restrictions related to skin-lightening products containing mercury.
Objectives of the project are as follows:
- Determine potential mercury emissions sources using Lumex Analyzers.
- Performing follow-up activities to assess the mercury content of skin whitening creams.
- Making recommendations regarding the enforcement mechanism for mercury-containing whitening cream regulations.
