14.10.2026

Proposal for concentration limits for MCCPs and SCCPs in waste in preparation

The European Commission has requested ECHA to prepare the first report assessing the impacts of introducing and reviewing concentration limit values for POPs in waste.

09.10.2026

Two amendments to Annex I of POP Regulation adopted

The European Commission has adopted, in September, two amendments to the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

01.10.2026

Highlights of the POPRC meeting in September

In its September meeting, the POPRC agreed to develop risk profiles for two substances.

18.09.2026

Commission adopts delegated acts to list additional POPs

The European Commission has adopted the delegated acts for listing two additional groups of substances in the Annex I of the POPs Regulation.

09.09.2026

Amendment to Annex I of POP Regulation adopted

The European Commission has adopted an amendment to the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

26.08.2026

Two new substances proposed for Stockholm Convention listing

POPRC will review proposals to add two flame retardants to the Stockholm Convention's list of controlled substances.