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

At COP-12, Parties adopted decision SC-12/12 amending Annex A to add long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds, with specific exemptions. This treaty listing supports elimination controls (subject to registered exemptions) and can drive implementing measures and downstream restrictions for PFAS-like substances in multiple jurisdictions. Compliance teams should identify LC‑PFCA-related substances in materials and evaluate impacts on manufacturing, import/export, and waste management obligations in implementing markets.