Guidance on best available techniques and best environmental practices for the use of hexabromocyclododecane listed with specific exemptions under the Stockholm Convention

Scope

This guidance document has been developed and updated to guide Parties in their actions to prevent or reduce releases of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) from use under the specific exemptions listed in the Convention.

Main target audience

Staff responsible for developing management plans for the application of BAT and BEP for this chemical and technical staff involved in their implementation.

Guidance

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Guidance on best available techniques and best environmental practices for the use of hexabromocyclododecane listed with specific exemptions under the Stockholm Convention, March 2021

Previous versions of the guidance

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Draft guidance on best available techniques and best environmental practices for the production and use of hexabromocyclododecane listed with specific exemptions under the Stockholm Convention, March 2017

Review of the Guidance

This document has been developed and updated by the experts on best available techniques and best environmental practices nominated by parties and others in accordance with the process for the review and update of the guidelines and guidance on best available techniques and best environmental practices adopted by decision SC-8/6 . Further information can be found here.