Frequently Asked Questions on the new POPs' listing

Q.  What are the new POPs?

Q.  When will the amendments to Annexes A, B and C enter into force?

Q.  What is the legal status of the new POPs prior to the entry into force of the amendments?

Q.  Is there any additional guidance on new POPs and on NIPs?

Q.  Will Parties receive financial support for the review and update of their NIPs?

Q.  Should a Party work on legislating/regulating a POP chemical even if it is not producing/using it?

Q.  When do Parties need to review and update their National Implementation Plans (NIPs)?

Q.  Has any Party that has made a declaration in accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 25 deposited its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession with respect to the amendments concerning decisions SC-4/10 to SC-4/18?

Q.  Has any Party notified that it is unable to accept the amendments concerning decisions SC-4/10 to SC-4/18?

Q.  How and when do Parties have to submit notifications for specific exemptions for the newly listed POPs?

Q.  How and when do Parties have to notify their intention to allow the production and/or use of PFOS and PFOSF for acceptable purposes?

Q.  Do I need to notify my intention to commercialise a manufactured product using PFOS and PFOSF?

Q.  Has any Party notified that it is unable to accept the amendments concerning decisions SC-4/10 to SC-4/18?

Q.  Does the Secretariat have educational material for schools?