The Stockholm Convention Secretariat (POPRC intersessional follow-up) invited Parties and observers to submit new information and comments on revised indicative lists that clarify the substance scope captured by the existing listings for (1) long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds, (2) PFOA, its salts and PFOA-related compounds, and (3) PFHxS, its salts and PFHxS-related compounds. The stated submission deadline is 31 March 2026 (letter date 28 January 2026). These indicative lists are used to interpret which specific substances/precursors are covered, impacting compliance scoping, supply-chain declarations, and analytical screening programs.
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 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’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 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.
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 updating traders/declaring agents on the phase‑out of chlorpyrifos, MCCPs (C14–C17 with chlorination levels ≥45% chlorine by weight) and long‑chain PFCAs (C9–C21), their salts and related compounds under the Stockholm Convention. The circular states that effective 16 Dec 2026, manufacture, import and export of these chemicals and products containing them will not be allowed in Singapore, with allowance to deplete existing stocks imported before that date. The notice also flags import/export permit controls (subject to competent authority approval) and provides affected HS/product codes, creating actionable trade compliance and product stewardship impacts for companies supplying the Singapore market.
This regulatory event is present in the research data (NEA circular dated 26 Jan 2026) but it duplicates an Existing Announcement in the system. Per instructions, it is not included as a new announcement record.
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.
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.
Defra opened a public consultation seeking views on proposals and policy options to amend the UK POPs regulatory regime in upcoming legislation ("POPs Regulation 2026" amendments). This is relevant to Stockholm Convention compliance because the UK POPs regime is the domestic implementing framework for Stockholm Convention obligations. Compliance teams with UK market exposure should review proposed changes during the consultation window and prepare for potential updates to substance controls, waste POPs requirements, and compliance documentation expectations once finalized.
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 launched three “Have your say” consultations on draft delegated regulations intended to amend Annex I of the EU POPs Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 to implement Stockholm Convention COP‑12 listings for (1) chlorpyrifos, (2) medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), and (3) long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs, C9–C21), their salts and related compounds. These drafts are expected to set or clarify unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limits for substances/mixtures/articles and may include specific exemptions/derogations (details summarized in secondary sources). Compliance teams should track these consultations as they signal upcoming binding Annex I restrictions/UTC thresholds and potential transitional provisions once adopted and published in the Official Journal.
The European Commission launched three separate Better Regulation “Have Your Say” public consultations on draft delegated regulations to amend Annex I (Part A) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (EU POPs Regulation) to add: (1) chlorpyrifos, (2) medium‑chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), and (3) long‑chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs, C9–C21), their salts and related compounds. If adopted, these amendments would prohibit manufacture, placing on the market and use in the EU, subject to any specified derogations/UTC limits in the final text. Compliance teams should monitor the consultation outcomes and prepare for potential EU supply‑chain restrictions and trace-contaminant limit requirements affecting substances, mixtures and articles.
The European Commission launched public consultations ('Have your say' initiatives) on draft delegated acts proposing to amend Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (EU POPs Regulation) to address Stockholm Convention COP-12 listings by adding chlorpyrifos, medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs), and long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC‑PFCAs), their salts and related compounds. For compliance teams, this signals pending EU-wide prohibitions/restrictions and associated trace contaminant limit-setting for substances/mixtures/articles once adopted; companies should consider submitting comments and beginning impact assessments for materials, product portfolios, and supply chains.
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.
An official Stockholm Convention BAT/BEP meeting page indicates an implementation work programme to update Best Available Techniques/Best Environmental Practices guidance to reflect recent Stockholm Convention outcomes: incorporating MCCPs into SCCPs-related guidance, including LC‑PFCAs in PFOS/PFOA-relevant guidance, updating UV‑328 BAT/BEP guidance reflecting COP-12 exemption amendments, and considering in June 2026 whether to develop BAT/BEP guidance for chlorpyrifos. For compliance teams, these updates can affect operational expectations for controlling releases and managing wastes/industrial processes linked to newly listed POPs and exemptions.
The European Commission adopted and published Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/718 amending Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 (EU POPs Regulation) as regards PFOS and its derivatives. The delegated act is published in the Official Journal (OJ L, 2025/718, 27.6.2025) and enters into force 20 days after publication; however, the act specifies delayed applicability for parts of the Annex (points 2 and 3) from 3 December 2025. Compliance teams should review the revised Annex I PFOS provisions, ensure product/material and waste streams are assessed against the updated PFOS requirements, and plan for controls applicable from 3 Dec 2025 as stated in the act.