Document 199 - Amendment Act – Chemicals Act – EU

The proposal amends the Chemicals Act to adapt to EU rules on mercury, in particular for dental amalgam. Manufacturers and importers will now have to notify the Ministry of the Environment of the quantity of amalgam and prove that it was intended exclusively for specific medical needs; the documents must not contain personal data of patients. It also introduces offences and fines of up to CZK 500,000 for failure to comply with these obligations. The amendment is intended to allow control of the limited use of amalgam from 2026 and to strengthen environmental protection.