The Complete Guide to EU POPs Compliance

The Complete Guide to EU POPs Compliance: Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulation (EU-2019/1021)

This structured guide provides a comprehensive understanding of the EU POPs Regulation, detailing the responsibilities of businesses, the regulatory framework, and the steps necessary for compliance. Each chapter covers crucial aspects of the regulation, from the properties and effects of POPs to the detailed requirements for managing and reporting them.

Chapter 1 – Understanding EU POPs Regulation

• Introduction to POPs
• Health and Environmental Effects
• Regulation and International Conventions
• EU Governance and Enforcement
• Objectives of EU POPs Regulation

Chapter 2 – Duties of Businesses and EU POPs Exemptions

• Stakeholder Responsibilities
• Key Obligations (Article 3)
• Waste Management (Article 7)
• Exemptions from Control Measures (Article 4)

Chapter 3 – Annexes in EU POPs

• Annex I - Prohibition on Manufacturing, Placing on Market, and Use
• Annex II - Restrictions on Manufacturing, Placing on Market, and Use
• Annex III - Release Reduction Provisions
• Annex IV - Waste Management Provisions
• Annex V - Waste Management

Chapter 4 - Steps to Comply with EU POPs Regulation

• Chemical Identification and Assessment
• Exposure Evaluation and Risk Assessment
• Substitution and Reduction Strategies
• Compliance Reporting and Documentation
• Monitoring and controlling POPs throughout the supply chain
• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
• Training and Capacity Building
• Continuous Monitoring and Adaptation
• Seeking Expert Advice and Assistance

Chapter 5 - Listing of New Chemicals under EU POPs

• Proposing New POPs
• Assessment Process
• Risk Profile Development and Adoption
• Recommendation and Amendment Process

Chapter 6 – Enforcement of the EU POPs Regulation & Consequences of Non-Compliance

• Enforcement Mechanisms
• Consequences of Non-Compliance
• Case studies of recalled products for violating EU POPs regulation