EU Regulation 2017/852 on mercury, and repealing Regulation 1102/2008 (link)
These new European Union regulations revoke and replace the previous EU Mercury regulations (1102/2008). The new regulations are being introduced in order to bring EU law into line with the United Nations Minamata Convention, which aims to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of mercury.
The Regulations prohibit the export of mercury, provide for the proper storage of mercury waste and restrict the use of mercury in many products.
In order to allow the competent authorities and economic operators sufficient time to adapt to the new regime laid down by this Regulation, they will not apply until 1st January 2018.
Source: European Commission