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[Summary]
Issuing Authority: Technical Center for Environmental Convention Implementation, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, China
Date of Issue: February 25, 2025
Subject: Public Consultation on Indicative Lists of Long-Chain Perfluorocarboxylic Acids (PFCAs) and Related Compounds
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[Legal Basis]
- Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
[Main Points]
Purpose:
- To solicit public feedback on three documents:
- (1) Indicative List of Long-Chain PFCAs, Their Salts, and Related Compounds
- (2) Revised List of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), Its Salts, and Related Compounds
- (3) Revised List of Perfluorohexane Sulfonic Acid (PFHxS), Its Salts, and Related Compounds
Scope and Policy:
- These documents aim to support the implementation of the Stockholm Convention by providing comprehensive lists of specific per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) targeted for regulation.
- The initiative reflects China's commitment to aligning domestic industries with international green supply chains.
Implementation:
- Stakeholders are invited to submit their comments by May 19, 2025.
- The consultation documents are accessible through the official website of the Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center, Ministry of Ecology and Environment.
Regulatory Impact:
- The publication of these indicative lists marks a significant step in China's efforts to manage and control long-chain PFAS, addressing both environmental and public health concerns.
- This consultation is part of China's broader strategy to fulfill its obligations under the Stockholm Convention and to enhance the management of persistent organic pollutants
Reference : Revised PFAS Regulation List for Stockholm Convention Implementatio
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