Stockholm Convention

Concept of Stockholm Convention

In relation to securing dangerous material (in case of crisis or terrorism) a meaning of stockholm convention may be outlined, in general regarding European law, as follows: Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (2001) UN. It regulates the production, use, import and export of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). These are chemical substances that persist in the environment and pose a risk of causing adverse effects to human health and the environment. National focal points have to be appointed for information exchange.[1]

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Notes and References

1. Definition of stockholm convention published by the European Commission