SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 147.25 to keep stakeholders informed about the European Union’s restriction of Dechlorane Plus under Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) (POP Recast Regulation).
Dechlorane Plus (DP) has several applications, including:
– Adhesives, polymers and sealants
– Cables and wires in motor vehicles
– Products made from apparel, fabrics and textiles (e.g. carpets, clothing, curtains and mattresses) and plastics (e.g. food packaging, storage materials and toys)
– Consumer electronics
– Marine, garden, forestry, agriculture and construction machinery
– Medical and radiotherapy applications
It has been included in Annex A of the Stockholm Convention on POPs, with specific exemptions.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that may impact their ability to operate. SafeGuardS 147.25 provides an overview of the EU restrictions on DP and includes a table with highlights of the regulation.
Stakeholders are advised to refer to SafeGuardS 147.25 for further details.
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