Setting limit values in Annex I (update)
The European Commission has launched a public consultation related to the amendment of the Annex I of POP Regulation.
Hazardous waste – Updated concentration limits for chemical pollutants
The European Commission has launched a public consultation related to the concentration limits of chemicals pollutants.
Content updated on POPs website
The REACH & CLP Luxembourg Helpdesk has just updated the content of its POPs website.
Future initiatives under preparation
Three news European initiatives for new delegated regulations are under preparation.
Two new substances proposed as POPs
ECHA has published two new proposals submitted by Canada and the United Kingdom to the Stockholm Convention.
Persistent organic pollutants – New documents published
A report on the review and update of the third European Union Implementation Plan (UIP).
New questions and answers on POPs
ECHA has published new questions and answers on persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Climate change, hazardous chemicals and wastes interact, threatening biodiversity
A new report produced by the UN Secretariats of the Basel, Minamata, Rotterdam, & Stockholm conventions has been published.
Webinar – Reporting on the production and use of DDT under the Stockholm Convention
On 16 June 2021 a webinar on reporting on the production and use of DDT under the Stockholm Convention will be organised by the Stockholm Convention.
Updating the limit values in Annex I of the POPs Regulation
An initiative to amend Annex I of the POPs Regulation is currently under preparation.