The Stockholm Convention Compliance Committee initiated an information-collection exercise under its 2026–2027 work programme (referencing decision SC-12/22) by publishing questionnaires for Parties and for supporting entities, with responses due by 2 March 2026. Compliance teams at Parties (and relevant supporting organizations) should plan resources to complete and submit the requested information by the stated deadline, as inputs may inform compliance-related consideration under the Convention’s mechanisms.
The Stockholm Convention Register of Specific Exemptions page for PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds includes an exemption entry (noted in the research as for the European Union) describing a specific allowed use and setting review/assessment milestones including a review by 31 December 2026 (and periodic reviews thereafter). For compliance teams, this provides authoritative confirmation of the existence and review timing of a time-bound treaty exemption that may be relied upon by eligible Parties for the specified use while planning phase-out and future review submissions.
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat published the official meeting information for the 22nd meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC-22), including the meeting dates (21–25 September 2026) and venue (FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy). The meeting overview also highlights technical work relevant to future POP listings, including consideration of a revised draft risk profile for polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans and mixed polybrominated/chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans, and the related invitation for Parties/observers to provide Annex E information. Compliance teams tracking upcoming global POP listing actions should monitor POPRC-22 agenda items and associated information calls, as POPRC outputs can progress substances toward future COP listing decisions.
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat’s POPRC-22 overview page announces that the 22nd meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC) will take place in Rome, Italy, 21–25 September 2026. The page indicates POPRC will consider a revised draft risk profile for polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PBDD/Fs) and mixed polybrominated/chlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (mixed PBDD/PCDD/Fs), and references requests for additional Annex E information (e.g., long-range environmental transport and adverse effects). For compliance teams, this is an official process milestone that can signal forthcoming recommendations for new POP listings or scope clarifications, which may later translate into national/regional implementing controls.
The European Commission’s international agreements page states that Parties, at the 2025 Basel/Rotterdam/Stockholm COPs, added three hazardous chemicals to the Stockholm Convention (chlorpyrifos; medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs); long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds). For compliance teams, this is a confirmation of new global POP listings that can trigger downstream national/regional implementing measures and updates to restricted substance lists, supply-chain declarations, and product stewardship programs in Parties to the Convention.
The Stockholm Convention CHM COP Decisions page is identified in the research as the official landing page to retrieve COP-12 outputs, including the report and the decisions adopted at the twelfth meeting (advance versions). For compliance teams, this page is an authoritative entry point for tracking adopted COP decisions that may include new listings, exemptions, technical guidance mandates, or compliance mechanisms requiring future implementation by Parties.
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat issued an invitation to submit new information and comments on indicative lists clarifying substances covered by existing Stockholm Convention PFAS-related listings: long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds; perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), its salts and PFOA-related compounds; and perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and PFHxS-related compounds. This process supports interpretation of listing scope and can affect compliance screening, product stewardship, and reporting against covered ‘related compounds’.
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat invited submission of new information and comments on indicative lists of substances covered by existing POP listings for long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds; PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds; and PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS-related compounds. These indicative lists support consistent interpretation of listing scope across Parties and can affect compliance determinations (e.g., whether specific PFAS are considered covered).
The Secretariat invited submission of new information and comments on revised/updated indicative lists clarifying which substances are covered by the Stockholm Convention listings for long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), including their salts and related compounds. These indicative lists can materially affect compliance screening and supply-chain declarations by clarifying scope (e.g., related compounds/precursors) for already-listed POPs.
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat issued a communication (dated 28 Jan 2026) inviting Parties and other stakeholders to submit new information and comments on the indicative lists of substances covered by the listings of long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds (and also referencing indicative lists for other listed PFAS such as PFOA and PFHxS). This is compliance-relevant because indicative lists affect practical scope interpretation (which specific substances/precursors are considered covered), impacting product stewardship, supply-chain substance identification, and import/export controls under national implementations of the Convention listings.
The Stockholm Convention Secretariat issued an invitation to submit new information/comments on indicative lists for substances covered by existing PFAS-related listings (long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), PFOA, and PFHxS). Indicative lists help clarify scope for listed substances and related compounds, supporting implementation and enforcement. Compliance teams should review these developments because changes/clarifications to indicative lists can affect substance identification, supply-chain declarations, and compliance determinations for PFAS-related chemicals and articles.
Singapore NEA issued a hazardous substances control circular providing implementation details for Stockholm Convention POP listings covering chlorpyrifos, MCCPs (defined in the circular as C14–C17 with chlorination levels ≥45% chlorine by weight) and LC‑PFCAs (C9–C21), including products containing these chemicals. The circular states that from 16 December 2026, manufacture, import and export will not be allowed (subject to any applicable exemptions to be clarified). It also indicates TradeNet permit declarations/approvals will be impacted and includes annex information (e.g., HS/product codes) that compliance teams can use to screen shipments and update customs/trade controls and product stewardship processes.
Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) issued Circular NEA/HS/6.6/SC02 (26 Jan 2026) confirming that from 16 Dec 2026 Singapore will not allow the manufacture, import, or export of chlorpyrifos; medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs; C14–C17 with chlorination level ≥45% chlorine by weight); and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs; C9–C21), their salts and related compounds, including products containing these chemicals. The circular ties the prohibition timeline to the Stockholm Convention depositary notification (communicated 16 Dec 2025) and the Convention’s one-year entry-into-force rule. It also describes trade controls for permit declarations (HS codes/product codes in TradeNet) and indicates that permit applications will be subject to CCMD approval; stock depletion is allowed for stocks imported before 16 Dec 2026. Compliance teams should plan for a hard stop on regulated cross-border movements/manufacture by 16 Dec 2026 and ensure customs declaration processes (codes/approval workflows) are ready ahead of the deadline.
Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) issued an official circular to traders/declaring agents updating Singapore’s control measures implementing the Stockholm Convention listings for chlorpyrifos, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs; C14–C17 with chlorination level ≥45% chlorine by weight), and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs; C9–C21), their salts and related compounds. The circular states that from 16 Dec 2026, manufacture, import, and export of these substances and products containing them will not be allowed; however, depletion of existing stocks/products imported before 16 Dec 2026 is permitted. The circular also provides customs/trade implementation details (HS codes/product codes) for TradeNet permit declarations and notes permits are subject to Chemical Control & Management Department (CCMD) approval. NEA indicates it is reviewing applicability of Stockholm Convention exemptions for local industry and will communicate any Singapore-applicable exemptions later.
Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) issued an industry circular titled “Updates on the phase-out of chlorpyrifos, MCCPs (chlorination levels ≥45% chlorine by weight), and LC‑PFCAs under the Stockholm Convention.” The circular states that from 16 Dec 2026, the manufacture, import and export of these POPs—and products containing them—will not be allowed in Singapore. It also notes that stock depletion is allowed for stocks imported before 16 Dec 2026, and that traders must use specified HS codes and NEA product codes in TradeNet permit applications (subject to Chemical Control & Management Department approval). Compliance teams should assess affected products/mixtures, update import/export classifications and permitting processes, and plan supply chain substitutions ahead of the 16 Dec 2026 cutoff.
The Stockholm Convention Electronic Reporting System (SC-ERS) has been updated to support Parties’ 6th national report submissions under Article 15. The compliance-relevant deadline for submission of the Sixth National Report is stated as 31 August 2026; the page also notes system availability in all UN languages by 15 January 2026. Compliance teams supporting Party reporting should plan data collection, validation and internal approvals against the stated submission deadline and ensure teams can access the updated questionnaire in the SC-ERS.
The European Commission documents a proposal (COM(2026)51) for a Council Decision on submitting, on behalf of the European Union, a proposal to list bis(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate (TBPH) under the Stockholm Convention in Annex A (elimination) or Annex B (restriction). If advanced through the Convention process and adopted by Parties, a TBPH listing could trigger global controls and subsequent EU implementing measures. Compliance teams should track progress as it may affect flame retardant use in products and supply chains.
A UN Depositary Notification (C.N.672.2025.TREATIES-XXVII.15) communicates the COP-12-adopted amendments to Annex A of the Stockholm Convention to list chlorpyrifos, MCCPs, and LC‑PFCAs (their salts and related compounds). For compliance teams, this notification is a key procedural milestone for the amendments’ treaty lifecycle (including objection/non-acceptance procedures and entry-into-force mechanics) and should be monitored because national/regional implementing measures may reference the notification date and resulting timelines.
The European Commission opened ‘Have your say’ public feedback consultations on draft delegated regulations to amend Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (EU POPs Regulation) to add chlorpyrifos, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs; C9–C21), their salts and related compounds. The feedback period is indicated as open until 19 Dec 2025. For compliance teams, this signals likely upcoming EU-wide prohibitions and associated unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limits affecting substances, mixtures and articles; companies potentially impacted should review draft texts and submit technical feedback (e.g., trace contamination feasibility, supply-chain impacts, and any requested derogations).
A European Commission draft delegated regulation (Ares document) sets out proposed amendments to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 to list long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs; C9–C21), their salts and related compounds in Annex I (Part A), and proposes unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limit values applicable to substances, mixtures and articles. The draft text also includes derogation/exemption concepts (e.g., isolated intermediate use under strictly controlled conditions; time-limited allowances for certain semiconductor spare-part/repair uses). Compliance teams should use this draft to anticipate likely final EU restriction scope, trace-limit testing needs, and potential supply-chain redesign and customer declarations.