UK Defra opens consultation on potential amendments to the GB POPs Regulation 2026

The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) opened a public consultation on potential amendments to the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation 2026. This consultation is relevant to Stockholm Convention alignment work, including potential updates affecting listed POP substances such as chlorpyrifos, MCCPs and LC‑PFCAs. Compliance teams operating in Great Britain should monitor the consultation for proposed scope changes, exemptions and implementation timelines that could affect product stewardship, waste and supply-chain controls.