EU Considers Exemptions for UV-328 Usage in Designated Areas

Background on the Restrictions of UV-328

During the 11th Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention, held in Geneva from May 1-12, 2023, methoxychlor, Dechlorane, and UV-328 were added to Annex A. Recognizing the lack of alternatives for UV-328 in the paints, coatings, and plastics industries, the conference provisionally allowed specific exemptions to support a smoother industry transition.

The European Commission has proposed specific exemptions for using UV-328 under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, effective from February 26, 2025. These exemptions include its use in land vehicles, blood collection tube separators, polarizer films, and photographic papers.

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