*Taiwan Taiwan Aligns Battery Regulations with Minamata Convention (COP5) Updates

Mercury Concentration Limits for Button Cells Tightened to 1 ppm or Less

Taiwan Aligns Battery Regulations with Minamata Convention (COP5) Updates

On June 30, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment announced amendments to the public notice Restrictions on the Manufacture, Import, and Sale of Dry Cell Batteries. This revision was formulated to reflect the decisions of the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP5) and to strengthen mercury management in Taiwan.

Author / Responsibility

ZOU Jiaqi

Researcher, Research & Consulting Dept. EnviX Ltd.

Business Performance

Joined Envix in April 2026, currently focusing on the research and analysis of environmental regulations in China. Prior to this, acquired two years of experience as an editor for the international academic journal Sustainability, gaining extensive expertise in global sustainability trends and professional research.

Background

M.Sc. in Marine Science, China University of Geosciences.
Mainly focused on climate change research.

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