POPRC-22 scheduled for 21–25 September 2026 in Rome; revised draft risk profile for PBDD/Fs and mixed PBDD/PCDD/Fs to be considered

The Stockholm Convention Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM) meeting page indicates POPRC-22 will be held 21–25 September 2026 in Rome, Italy. The agenda includes consideration of a revised draft risk profile for polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PBDD/Fs) and mixed polybrominated/chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans, following a prior deferral and requests for additional Annex E information on linkages between long-range environmental transport and adverse human health effects. For compliance teams, this is an official process milestone that can signal future scope clarifications and potential future listing actions, informing substance monitoring and stakeholder engagement planning (e.g., preparing technical data submissions if relevant).