Council/Commission proposal sets EU position supporting listing of chlorpyrifos, MCCPs and LC‑PFCAs in Stockholm Convention Annex A

The Council of the European Union published an official proposal package for a Council Decision establishing the position to be taken on behalf of the EU at Stockholm Convention COP‑12, including support for listing chlorpyrifos, MCCPs (C14–C17, ≥45% Cl by weight) and long‑chain PFCAs in Annex A (elimination). The document discusses potential needs for specific exemptions (e.g., certain defence/aerospace uses for MCCPs). While not itself a binding market restriction, it is an official policy step indicating the EU’s stance in the treaty process and foreshadowing subsequent EU POPs Regulation alignment measures relevant to compliance planning.