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Hexabromocyclododecane

Document type
Decision
Reference number
POPRC-8/3
Date
Oct 14, 2012
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Active
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Developing countries International trade Economy and environment
Treaty
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (Sep 21, 2001)
Meeting
Eighth meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC-8)
Website
www.informea.org
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UNEP-POPS-POPRC.8-POPRC-8-3.French.docx
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Abstract

The Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee,

[...] Noting that some developing countries may need more time than developed countries to phase out any exempted production and use of hexabromocyclododecane,

1. Amends paragraph 2 of decision POPRC-7/1 to read as follows:
“Decides, in accordance with paragraph 9 of Article 8 of the Convention, to recommend to the Conference of the Parties that it consider listing hexabromocyclododecane in Annex A to the Convention with specific exemptions for production and use in expanded polystyrene and extruded polystyrene in buildings”;