COP-12 decision SC-12/10 lists medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) in Annex A with specific exemptions

At COP-12, Parties adopted decision SC-12/10 amending Annex A to add medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) with specific exemptions. This establishes global treaty-level elimination obligations (subject to registered exemptions) that are typically mirrored into national/regional POPs implementing laws. Compliance teams should review MCCP use in articles and mixtures (e.g., plastics, sealants, industrial applications) and monitor downstream implementing restrictions and any time-limited exemptions in relevant markets.