Mercury Phase-Out Panic? Take the Readiness Quiz
Picture the scene…
You’ve just heard about the February 2027 mercury and metal halide phase-out.
You’re a lab manager, facility manager, sustainability manager, or the unfortunate person who has just been asked, “Can you look into this quickly?”
Your facility still has several fluorescence microscopes using mercury or metal halide illumination. Possibly quite a few. Possibly enough that the spreadsheet now feels less like a spreadsheet and more like a cry for help.
You’re now wondering:
- Do we need to replace everything?
- Do we have to do it all at once?
- What do we replace the bulbs with?
- How much is this going to cost?
- How many bulbs do we actually have left?
- Is it acceptable to hide in the stationery cupboard until 2028?
First, the reassuring bit: you don’t need to panic.
Take the quick 10-question quiz below and find out whether your facility has breathing room, needs to get organised, or should probably stop referring to “the bulb drawer” as a strategy.
Mercury Phase-Out Readiness Quiz
Answer 10 quick questions to assess how prepared your laboratory, facility or organisation is for the transition from mercury and metal halide illumination to LED.
What should you do next?
Whatever your score, the most useful next step is to turn uncertainty into a plan.
That doesn’t mean replacing every microscope immediately. In many cases, a transition from mercury or metal halide to LED illumination can be phased. You may choose to prioritise high-use systems first, protect shared facility equipment from downtime, or plan upgrades around budget cycles.
Our No More Mercury campaign is designed to help laboratories, facilities and organisations understand what the 2027 phase-out means and how to prepare. This includes support with LED alternatives, loan unit demos, quotations and general guidance for mercury-free illumination options.
The simplest way to start is by sending us a quick message, and we’ll do the rest!
