Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-24.9-11. Disclosure for mercury-added formulated products--Healthcare facilities

(a) By July 1, 2005, the manufacturers of formulated mercury-added products offered for sale or use to a health care facility in Rhode Island must provide both the director and the recipient healthcare facility a certificate of analysis documenting the mercury content of the product, down to a one part per billion level.  Such formulated mercury-added products include, but are not limited to:  acids;  alkalis;  bleach (sodium hypochlorite);  materials used for cleaning, in maintenance, or for disinfection;  stains;  reagents;  preservatives;  fixatives;  buffers;  and dyes.

(b) The certificate of analysis must report the result of an analysis performed for mercury on the specific batch or lot of that product offered for sale.  The batch or lot number of the product shall be clearly identified on the product and on the certificate of analysis.