COP‑12 Decision SC‑12/12 lists long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds in Annex A (elimination)

At COP‑12, Parties adopted decision SC‑12/12 amending Annex A of the Stockholm Convention to list long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs; C9–C21), their salts and related compounds for elimination, with the decision text describing scope and specific exemptions/derogations. This listing drives downstream national/regional restrictions and trade controls. Compliance teams should map LC‑PFCA presence (including precursor/related compounds), assess any applicable specific exemptions per jurisdiction, and prepare for phase-out obligations as implemented domestically.