Who is responsible for labeling products that contain mercury?
The manufacturer is responsible for labeling products unless the wholesaler or retailer agrees in writing to take responsibility for implementing an alternative to the labeling requirements. When must a purchaser be advised that a product contains mercury when purchasing by telephone? Effective July 1, 2004, when purchasing, by telephone, a product which contains mercury, purchasers shall be clearly advised prior to the time of sale that the product contains mercury. This standard applies to all transactions in which the purchasers cannot see the label on the package or product before purchasing it. When must a purchaser be advised that a product contains mercury when purchasing through a catalog? Effective July 1, 2004, when ordering, through a catalog, a product which contains mercury, purchasers shall be clearly advised in writing prior to the time of sale that the product they are buying contains mercury. What if a manufacturer cannot meet the labeling requirements? Under limited c
