EPD - Persistent Organic Pollutants

International Conventions



		Frequently Asked Questions Questions What are POPs? Why should we be concerned about POPs? What is the Stockholm Convention on POPs? Is the Stockholm Convention applicable to the HKSAR? What is the HKSAR Government doing to fulfill the obligations under the Stockholm Convention? What are the POPs management framework and implementation strategy in the HKSAR? Who will be responsible for implementing the Stockholm Convention in the HKSAR? What are the POPs being controlled under the Stockholm Convention? Will the list of POPs under the Stockholm Convention expand in the future? Is any of the Stockholm Convention POPs being produced or used in Hong Kong? What are PCBs? What are Dioxins/Furans? What are the major sources of Dioxins/Furans? May I have information on the uses, toxicity profiles and guidance levels of the Stockholm Convention POPs? What is the Rotterdam Convention? Is the Rotterdam Convention applicable to the HKSAR?

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Review Date : 04 May 2011