Emissions of mercury, PAHs, dioxins and PCBs related to NFR 3.

The article reports on emission inventory procedures in the Nordic countries. Mercury, polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) are some of the most toxic chemicals that are present in industrial activities and consumer products. Based on 2001 data, the Solvent and Other Product Use sector contributes with approximately three percent of the overall emissions to air in Denmark. Norway reportedly has less than one percent of the total emissions from solvent.