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Persistent organic pollutants (POPs): policy information
Information on the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and the UK's obligations.
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This paper outlines the criteria for substances being listed as persistent organic pollutants under the Stockholm Convention, the UK鈥檚 obligations under the convention, and the progress made by the UK.
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Published 7 August 2024
Last updated 17 June 2025
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We have updated the paper to reflect the decisions made at COP in May 2025.
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First published.