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The objective of the Stockholm targets the elimination or restriction of
production and use of all intentionally produced POPs (i.e. industrial
chemicals and pesticides). It also seeks the continuing minimization and,
where feasible, ultimate elimination of releases of unintentionally
produced POPs such as PCDD and PCDF. Stockpiles must be managed
and disposed of in a safe, efficient and environmentally sound manner.
The Convention imposes certain trade restrictions. The Convention targets
an initial group of 12 POPs, with the option of including additional POPs of
global concern.
As of June 2005, the Stockholm Convention had 151 signatories and 102
Parties. The Convention entered into force in May 17, 2004.
1.4 Substantive Provisions of the Stockholm Convention
Article 1 – Objective
The objective of this Convention is to protect human health and the
environment from the adverse effects of POPs.
Article 3 – Measures to reduce or eliminate releases from intentional
production and use
Parties are required to prohibit or take legal and administrative measures
necessary to eliminate the production and use of POPs listed in Annex A
to the Convention (Aldrin, Chlordane, Dieldrin, Endrin, Heptachlor,
Hexachlorobenzene, Mirex and Toxaphene) with the exception for
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in use and certain limited exemptions
for these chemicals. Ensure that PCBs are managed in an
environmentally sound manner and by 2025 take action to phase out from
use PCBs in equipment (e.g. transformers, capacitors or other receptacles
containing liquid stocks) found above certain thresholds.
Parties are required to restrict to certain acceptable purposes the
production and use of POPs listed in Annex B to the Convention – DDT for
disease vector control in accordance with WHO guidelines. Also Parties
should not import or export POPs for reasons other than environmentally
sound disposal or for acceptable uses under Annex A and Annex B to the
Convention. Exports to non-Party must comply with the rules of Prior
informed Consent of the Rotterdam Convention.
The national registration body for new chemicals must not allow
registration and subsequent use of chemicals, which exhibit properties
similar to POPs as described in Annex D. A country should review the
current list of registered chemicals and phase out use and or production of
materials, which exhibit properties of POPs as described in Annex D. Any
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