Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

Persistent organic pollutants posed significant global environmental and health risks.

Key Obligations

Elimination or restriction of production and use of POPs, import/export controls

Penalty Ranges

Varies by member state

Mandatory Deadline: In force since 2004

Affected HS Codes: Chapters 28, 29, 38

Issuing Authority: Stockholm Convention Secretariat (UNEP)

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