UN contaminant expert committee assesses “Forever Chemicals” and other toxic substances that are found in the Arctic for global regulation
February 2, 2022 – Ottawa, Canada – After a week of lengthy negotiations, the review committee, known as POPRC, of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) made consensus decisions on six toxic chemicals on Friday January 28, 2022. The meeting was held in Geneva, Switzerland, and online.
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