Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants

Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, convention on persistent organic pollutants is: adopted in Stockholm on 23 May 2001. The entries on trade policy are here. It is not yet in force. Persistent organic pollutants are chemical substances that remain intact in the environment for a long time, become widely distributed geographically, accumulate in the fatty tissue of living organisms and are toxic to humans and wildlife. The convention aims to eliminate or reduce the release of persistent organic pollutants into the environment. See also multilateral environment agreements.[1]

Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutantsin the wold Encyclopedia

For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.

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Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants” entry (OAS)

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