COP‑12 Decision SC‑12/10 lists medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) in Annex A (elimination)

The Conference of the Parties adopted Decision SC‑12/10 to list medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) in Annex A (elimination) of the Stockholm Convention, with specific exemptions/conditions in the decision text. This listing obligates Parties to eliminate MCCPs subject to exemptions, and will cascade into national restrictions impacting manufacturing, use in articles, and waste management considerations. Compliance teams should evaluate MCCPs use (e.g., in plastics/rubber, sealants, coatings) and monitor implementing restrictions and any exemption conditions.