The EU intends to amend the requirements of HBCDD in POPs regulations

On November 28th, 2023, the EU issued the amended draft of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, which intends to amend the requirements of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) in Annex I. The public feedback was launched from November 28th, 2023 to December 26th, 2023.

The proposed amendments are as follows:

About HBCDD:
HBCDD is a PBT substance (persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic). HBCDD belongs to the group of brominated flame retardants. It is an additive-type flame retardant which is not chemically bound to the plastic matrix and has been the most important flame retardant used in polystyrene insulation materials (expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS)). Besides, HBCDD has been used in textiles, packaging material (EPS), or high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) for electrical and electronic applications.

Links:https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/13216-Persistent-organic-pollutants-POPs-hexabromocyclododecane-HBCDD-_en