What are Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)?

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are toxic chemical substances that resist natural breakdown, remain in the environment for long periods, and build up in living organisms. Examples include polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), DDT, and dioxins. POPs can travel long distances through air and water, affecting ecosystems and human health worldwide.

What is the EU POPs Regulation (EU 2019/1021)?

The EU POPs Regulation, also known as Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, is the European Union’s legal framework for controlling persistent organic pollutants. It enforces the Stockholm Convention by restricting or banning POPs production, use, and disposal to prevent environmental contamination.

Which industries are most affected by POPs legislation?

Industries such as electronics, automotive, textiles, and construction are most affected by persistent organic pollutant (POP) regulations. These sectors often use materials containing POPs, such as flame retardants, lubricants, or plasticizers, and must comply with EU POPs restrictions to continue selling products in the European Union.

How can companies ensure compliance with the EU POPs Regulation?

To comply with the EU POPs Regulation, companies should collect full material disclosures (FMDs) from suppliers, perform chemical screening to detect POPs, and use Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Compliance software. Ongoing monitoring of new POPs listings under the Stockholm Convention helps maintain compliance as regulations evolve.

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With Assent’s SCIP solution, you’ll have a documented program in place to show enforcement authorities compliance — and if any issues arise, regulators will be more willing to work with you to resolve them.

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Assent’s SCIP solution validates supplier data submissions and generates dossiers for upload to the SCIP database, helping you achieve compliance in just a few clicks.

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Meeting SCIP requirements can involve managing data for hundreds, or millions, of parts. Assent’s solution has the capacity to ingest and store large volumes of data — all in one convenient location.

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Supplier engagement is essential to getting the data you need to show compliance. Assent provides a dedicated data submission portal and supplier support, such as training in local languages, to keep suppliers up to date on your requirements.

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Our solution aligns with the latest REACH Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHCs). When bundled with Assent’s REACH SVHC solution, SCIP data collection is automatically triggered when a product containing an in-scope SVHC is entered into the Assent system.

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