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Background:

The ninth meeting of the Stockholm Convention Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC9) was held at FAO in Rome, Italy, from 14 to 18 October 2013. During this meeting the POPRC reviewed chemicals proposed for listing in Annexes A, B, and/or C to the Convention and undertook tasks assigned to it by the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention.

The ninth meeting of the Rotterdam Convention Chemical Review Committee (CRC9) took place at the same venue, from 22 to 25 October 2013. The ninth meeting of the CRC included in its agenda the review of notifications of final regulatory actions received from Parties for inclusion of new chemicals and proposals for new severely hazardous pesticide formulations in Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention.

The first joint meeting of the POPRC and the CRC took place at the same venue, on 20 October 2013. The joint session took place after the POPRC9, prior to the CRC9. During this session the two Committee members and observers discussed how to enhance synergies and improve the exchange of information between the two working bodies.

Objectives

The objective of this webinar is to inform parties to the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions, observers and stakeholders on the outcome of these meetings.

Content

1. Introduction – 5 min.
2. Presentation by the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions:
   • Ninth meetings of the POPRC – 15 min.
   • Ninth meeting of the CRC – 15 min.
   • First joint meeting of the CRC and POPRC – 5 min.
3. Discussion – 20 min

Target group

Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions national focal points, official contact points, Designated National Authorities, permanent missions and interested stakeholders, POPRC members, CRC members and Basel Convention SIWG on POPs guidelines members. 

Presentations

Presenter	Title	Download
Secretariat	Side Event Programme
Melissa Lim, Secretariat	POPs in articles and POPs-free work
Dr. CHEN Yuan, BCRCSRC Asia Pacific	New POPs in Articles - Case study of PBDEs and PFOS
Joe DiGangi, IPEN	A survey of PBDEs in recycled carpet padding
Roland Weber, POPs Environmental Consulting	Frame of the Publication “POPs in Articles and Phasing-Out Opportunities”

Background

The addition of eleven new Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) to the Stockholm Convention in 2009, 2011 and 2013 brought a number of new challenges to Parties in their efforts to reduce or eliminate releases from intentional production and use of these POPs. Among these issues are the identification and sound management of industrial POPs that have been integrated into articles and products throughout their life-cycle.

In addition, several Parties have expressed that one of the challenges faced is the lack of information on the use and presence of new POPs in supply chains, production, recycling processes, as well as in waste streams.

Objectives

The objective of this side event is to share the latest knowledge on the sound management of articles containing POPs and on phasing-out the use and production of POPs subject to specific exemptions or acceptable purposes, sharing information on alternatives and substitutes readily available. The side event will provide opportunities to:

Share the outcome of research activities being undertaken and promote the continuous exchange of information.

Disseminate experiences and practical successful cases related to POPs in articles, alternatives, substitutes and POPs-free situations.

Invite POPRC participants to actively contribute to the activities.

Target Groups

The present webinar will target:

• Official Contact Points and National Focal Points of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions
• Members of the POPRC and CRC
• All stakeholders interested in issues related to enhancing cooperation and coordination among the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions on scientific and technical issues

Contents

The side event will include Presentations on each of the following topics followed by a general discussion:

• POPs in articles: an overview
  Presenter: BRS Secretariat (10’)
• Sound management of POPs in articles: PFOS/PFC case
  Presenter: SCRCAP – China (10’)
• Civil Society work
  Presenter: IPEN (10’)
• Publication and related work
  Presenter: Mr. Roland Weber (10’)
• Discussion (40’)

Schedule for the Webinar

The time indicated is based on Geneva local time (UTC/GMT +2 hour).

Equipment requirements

The internet-based software, Webex, will be used for the video/teleconference session which allows sharing voice and data, such as PowerPoint presentations. Webinar participants would need to use the following items: a computer, preferably a headset or a microphone and speakers and a good internet connection.

Additional information

For more information, please contact:
Technical Assistance Programme
Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions
Email: TA@pops.int  

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Presentations

The presentations at the side event on HBCD alternatives were given by producers and users of HBCD alternatives.

Presenter	Title	Download
Secretariat	Side Event Programme
Peter Dawson, POPRC Chair HBCD WG	Alternatives to HBCD - state of play
Marshall Moore, Great Lakes	Emerald Innovation 3000 - Polymeric flame retardant for polystyrene foams
ICL-IP	ICL IP - Commercial availiability of sustainable polymeric flame retardant
Sabrina Zambotti, Green Chemicals	GC SAM - Alternative to HBCD for XPS
Stephen Long, INEOS	HCBD - A European Perspective
Marco ten Bruggencate, Dow Building Solution	Working with a new Flame Retardant
Marcin Cebulski, Synthos	Transitionning from HCBD to alternative FR for PS building and construction products
Alessia Spaliviero, Isochemicals	Polymeric flame retardant masterbatch for extruded polystyrene foam
Kaneka Corporation Japan	From HBCD to the alternative flame retardant - KANEKA Japan’s example
Kurt Münder, Knauf insulation	HBCD Replacement by Brominated Butadiene-Styrene Polymer (BrBDS)
Flint Hills Resources	Flint Hills Resources will manufacture expandable polystyrene with new flame retardant technology
Canada	Proposed HBCD Risk Management Measure in Canada
Sylvain Bintein, EU	Authorization Process in the EU

Background

The ninth meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee will be held from 14 to 18 October 2013 in Rome. On Monday 14, October 2013, a lunch time side event entitled “Alternatives to HBCD – state of play”, organized by the previous working group on HBCD, will take place. The side event will be broadcasted through this webinar.

In May, 2013, the Conference of the Parties, by its decision SC-6/13, decided to list hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) in Annex A to the Stockholm Convention with specific exemptions for production and use in expanded polystyrene and extruded polystyrene (EPS and XPS) in buildings.

Objective

The objective of the side event is to share the updated information on availability, feasibility and properties of the alternative chemical flame retardants to replace HBCD on the market.

Contents

1.       1.  Introductions

2.       2.  HBCD substitution – polymeric alternatives

1. Supplier/licensee comments (EHS profile, global notifications, licensing/intellectual property obligations, supply picture
2. User comments (Europe, North America and Asia) (factors in identifying, assessing and commercializing a non-HBCD PS insulation product

3.       3.  HBCD substitution- non-polymeric alternatives

1. Supplier comments (EHS profile, global notifications, licensing/intellectual property, supply picture)
2. User comments (factors in identifying, assessing and commercializing a non-HBCD PS insulation product)

4.       4.  Implementing a HBCD phase out

1. Voluntary phase out by Japanese PS foam producers
2. Proposed Risk Management Measure in Canada
3. Authorization Process in the EU
4. US EPA alternatives assessment

Target group

Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions national focal points, official contact points, Designated National Authorities, permanent missions and interested stakeholders, POPRC members, CRC members and members of the Basel Convention Small Intersessional Working Group (SIWG) on POPs guidelines.

Background

The ninth meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC-9) of the Stockholm Convention will be held at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, from 14 to 18 October 2013. During this meeting the Committee will review the chemicals proposed for listing in Annexes A, B, and/or C to the Convention and undertake further tasks assigned to it by the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention.

The ninth meeting of the Chemical Review Committee (CRC-9) of the Rotterdam Convention will be held at the same venue, from 22 to 25 October 2013. The ninth meeting of the CRC includes in its agenda the review of notifications of final regulatory actions received from Parties for inclusion of new chemicals and a proposal for listing new severely hazardous pesticide formulation in Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention.

The first joint meeting of the POPRC and CRC will take place at the same venue, on Sunday, 20 October 2013. The joint session will take place after POPRC-9 and prior to CRC-9. During this session the members of the two Committees and observers will share scientific information and discuss ways to enhance synergies and improve the exchange of information between the two subsidiary working bodies.

Objectives

The objective of this webinar is to inform Parties to the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions, observers and other stakeholders in order to enable their full participation in the work of POPRC and CRC.

Contents

1. Introduction – 5 min.
2. Presentation by the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions:
   • Ninth meeting of the POPRC:15 min.
   • Ninth meeting of the CRC:15 min.
   • First joint meeting of the CRC and POPRC: 5 min.
3. Questions and answers – 20 min.

Target group

Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions national focal points, official contact points, Designated National Authorities, permanent missions and interested stakeholders, POPRC members, CRC members and members of the Basel Convention Small Intersessional Working Group (SIWG) on POPs guidelines.

Schedule and registration

When you register, you will be given additional information regarding the system requirements and instructions on how to log in to the webinar.