Amendment: Persistent Organic Pollutants (Dir 79/117/EEC & 96/59/EC)

This procedure aims to update rules on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) to better protect human health and the environment from harmful chemicals. It revises existing directives to align with current scientific understanding and international agreements.

The changes will affect industries handling or producing these substances, waste management facilities, and potentially consumers through updated product regulations. It ensures stricter controls on chemicals that persist in the environment.