Stockholm Convention COP-12 (Apr–May 2025) lists chlorpyrifos, MCCPs, and LC‑PFCAs in Annex A; adds additional specific exemption for UV‑328

The Stockholm Convention COP-12 (28 April–9 May 2025) adopted amendments adding chlorpyrifos, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds to Annex A (elimination). COP-12 also adopted an amendment related to UV‑328 in Annex A to add an additional specific exemption. Compliance teams should evaluate product and supply-chain exposure to these newly listed POPs and track exemption conditions/availability for UV‑328 where applicable, as these COP decisions drive Parties’ national implementation measures and may affect permitted uses and phase-out timelines.