The case of hbcd hexabromocyclododecane stockholm convention. This core indicator evaluates he status of the marine environment based t concentrations of on hexabromocyclododecane hbcdd in baltic sea and sediments. It consists of twelve carbon, eighteen hydrogen, and six bromine atoms tied to the ring. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants the. Council decision of the parties to the stockholm convention. The text of the amendments adopted in 2019 at the ninth meeting of the conference of the parties to list phorate and hexabromocyclododecane in annex iii, as well as to adopt the annex vii on procedures and mechanisms on compliance with the rotterdam convention is being finalized. Trace level determination of pfos, pfoa and hbcd in drinking. Latest current affairs in may, 2020 about stockholm convention. Hbcdd has been registered in the tonnage band 10 000 100 000 tonnes per annum. Decides to amend part i of annex a to the stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants to list therein hexabromocyclododecane, with specific exemptions for production as allowed for the parties listed in the register of specific exemptions and for use in. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants pops is an international treaty to protect human health and the environment from the harmful effects of pops.
Pfas analysis in water for the global monitoring plan of. Hence, due to emerging concern pertaining to chemical safety, the stockholm convention on pops was adopted with an aim to eliminate or restrict the production and use of pops and. In contrast to the regional unece protocol on pops, the stockholm convention is an international treaty that also aims to eliminate or restrict the production, use and release of pops. Hexabromocyclododecane hbcd has been recognized as a persistent organic pollutant pop under the stockholm convention 20, that finds its universal application as a flame retardant. Hexabromocyclododecane hbcd or hbcdd is a brominated flame retardant. Specific exemptions for use or production are listed in the annex and apply only to parties that register for them. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants is an international environmental treaty, signed in 2001 and effective from may 2004, that aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of persistent organic pollutants pops. To meet fire safety regulations, hexabromocyclododecane hbcdd has been used extensively throughout the world for a variety of. Hexabromocyclododecane hbcd is a globally produced brominated flame retardant bfr used primarily as an additive fr in polystyrene and textile products and has been the subject of intensified research, monitoring and regulatory interest over the past decade. For quick overview, you can download the booklet introduces basic information on the 16 newly chemicals added to the stockholm convention. The decision entered into force on 26 november 2014. Persistent organic pollutants pops are chemicals which persist in the environment for decades and can be highly toxic even if released in small quantities. On june 18th 2008, norway, as a party to the stockholm convention, submitted a proposal to list the brominated flame retardant hexabromocyclododecane hbcd.
Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants, report of the conference of the parties to the stockholm. Bromine science and environmental forum 20012004 northamerica southamerica africa asia. Crisp news summaries and articles on current events about stockholm convention for ibps, banking, upsc, civil services. Annex a of the stockholm convention, which lists substances to be eliminated, a new substance, hexabromocyclododecane hbcdd5, nominated in 2008 by norway.
Statement on stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants pops the stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from chemicals that remain intact in the environment for long periods, become widely distributed geographically, accumulate in the fatty tissue of. The conference of the parties adopted amendments at its meetings. Countries may choose to use this exemption for up to five years after the request for. The stockholm convention on pops was adopted in may 2001 and entered into force on 17 may 2004. Annexes i and ii to the present note set out provisional lists of meeting documents for the sixth meeting of the conference of the parties to the stockholm convention. Placing these substances under global control is an important step in protecting the public and wildlife from harm. Definition of hexabromocyclododecane in the dictionary. Download the complete document in word or pdf format by clicking on the icons. Countries may choose to use this exemption for up to five years after the. In mid 2008 the government of norway has submitted a proposal to list hexabromocyclododecane in annex a to the stockholm convention in accordance with article 8 1. The text of the rotterdam convention was adopted by the conference of the plenipotentiaries rotterdam, 10 september 1998. For a long time, hbcd was the economically most important flame retardant used in polystyrene. Due to its persistence, toxicity, and ecotoxicity, the stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants decided in may 20 to list hexabromocyclododecane in annex a to the convention with specific exemptions for production and use in expanded polystyrene and extruded polystyrene in buildings.
The mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations does not imply. Pfas analysis in water for the global monitoring plan of the. A summary of the proposal may be found in document. They remain intact in the environment for long periods, become widely distributed geographically and accumulate in the fatty tissue of humans and wildlife.
The chemicals targeted by the stockholm convention are listed in the annexes of the convention text. Under the convention, pops are categorized in three annexes from the standpoint of regulation whereby annex a refers to elimination, annex b to restriction and annex c to unintentional production. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants is an international environmental. The may 20 meeting of the united nations unep stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants pops agreed to label hbcd as a pop. The consequence of this is a worldwide ban on the sale and use of this substance, which is currently being implemented gradually by all countries involved. Statement on stockholm convention on persistent organic. Its primary application is in extruded xps and expanded eps polystyrene foam that is used as thermal insulation in the building industry. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants pops.
Policy relevant results from an expert elicitation on the. Stockholm convention for persistent organic pollutants, the pops. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants the parties to this convention, recognizing that persistent organic pollutants possess toxic properties, resist degradation, bioaccumulate and are transported, through air, water and migratory species, across international boundaries and deposited far from their place of release, where they. Annex d to the stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants, having evaluated the risk profile for hexabromocyclododecane adopted by the committee at its sixth meeting,1 having concluded that hexabromocyclododecane is likely, as a result of its longrange. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants. Proposal for listing hexabromocyclododecane in annex a of stockholm convention dr peter dawson, poprc. At the same meeting, a decision should be taken to delete a number of specific exemptions and acceptable. Trace level determination of pfos, pfoa and hbcd in. Hbcd is a brominated flame retardant found worldwide in the environment and.
Statement on stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants pops page 2 of 3 hexabromocyclododecane, 1,2,5,6,9,10 hexabromocyclododecane and its main diastereoisomers. Hexabromocyclododecane wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The stockholm convention targets 12 persistent organic pollutants pops that threaten wildlife and people around the world. Pops have harmful impacts on human health or on the environment. The convention was adopted on 22 may 2001 in stockholm, sweden and entered into force on 17 may 2004. Aeaed56226issue number 5 ii executive summary this project is aimed at providing information to defra on the costs and benefits of the addition of hexabromocyclododecane hbcd to the stockholm convention on persistent. More than 170 countries have ratified the convention up to date. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants wikipedia. Risk assessment report on hexabromocyclododecane, environmental part, scientific committee on health and environmental risks scher, may 2008.
Characteristics of hexabromocyclododecane technical hbcd. That convention also agreed to list hbcd as a pop for elimination from products and manufacturing. The stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants is a multilateral treaty to protect human health and the environment from chemicals, known as pops. Hbcd is currently being evaluated under the stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants. When a substance is listed by the stockholm convention and is on the market in japan, the japanese government conducts a risk evaluation on the substance and its potential risks to inform regulatory measures. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants goes. Good status is achieved whenfish the concentrations of hbcdd are below the specific threshold value s. Nordic ilibrary annex d of the stockholm convention. Polystyrene ps is widely used for thermal insulation of buildings as well as packaging for applications such as food, laboratory chemicals and electronic appliances, with a global market demand of 15 million tonnes in 2010 rani et al. Cost benefits study of hexabromocyclododecane restricted commercial ref. Costs and benefits of the addition of hexabromocyclododecane. Article 16 of the stockholm convention indicates that the. Draft binational strategy for hbcd risk management march 2017 disclaimer the purpose of this document is to provide hexabromocyclododecane hbcd risk mitigation and management strategies in accordance with annex 3 of the great lakes water quality agreement glwqa. The 9th meetings of the conferences of the parties to the rotterdam and stockholm conventions cop were held in the period of 29 april to 10 may 2019 in geneva.
Risk management evaluation on hbcd stockholm convention. Hexabromocyclododecane hbcdd is a contemporary example of special interest due to the recent listing of this hazardous flame retardant in the stockholm convention and the consequent need for parties to take appropriate measures to eliminate this compound. This report provides information on hexabromocyclododecane hbcd. The text was subsequently amended by the conference of the parties at its first meeting geneva, 20 24 september 2004, fourth meeting rome, 27 31 october 2008, fifth meeting geneva, 20 24 june 2011, sixth meeting geneva, 28 april 10 may 20, seventh. Envisioned by the international community to be a dynamic treaty, the stockholm convention provides a. Parties must take measures to eliminate the production and use of the chemicals listed under annex a. Issues with end oflife disposal of products and articles containing hbcd waste management in accordance with article 61d recycling of epsxps does occur means to distinguish hbcd. It has been listed in the annex a of the stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants pops in 20, and included in the annex xiv to reach commission regulation eu no 1432011 with a sunset date of 21 august 2015. Hbcd under the stockholm convention and the pops protocol. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants history in 1995, the governing council of the united nations environment programme unep called for global action to be taken on pops, which it defined as chemical substances that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food web, and pose a risk of causing adverse effects. Socioeconomic analysis of the risk management of hexabromocyclododecane hbcd in china in the context of the stockholm convention.
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