European Commission draft delegated regulation proposes adding MCCPs to Annex I (Part A) with 0.1% w/w UTC limit and time-limited exemptions (consultation-stage)

A draft Commission Delegated Regulation (consultation-stage) proposes amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 to add medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) to Annex I (Part A), aligning with Stockholm Convention COP-12 Decision SC‑12/10. The draft proposes an unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limit of 0.1% by weight (1,000 mg/kg) for MCCPs in substances, mixtures and articles, and describes time-limited exemptions (5 years, with a possible additional 5-year extension) for certain uses (e.g., metalworking fluids in professional/industrial settings, aerospace/defence applications, medical/IVD devices, and certain spare-parts/repair contexts). Compliance teams should begin supplier engagement and material verification planning for MCCP presence and evaluate whether any exempted uses apply to their products and lifecycle/spare parts obligations if/when the amendment is finalized.