Stockholm + Rotterdam Convention chemicals (POPs ban)
Persistent organic pollutants (PCBs, PFAS, etc.) banned / restricted under federal Acts.
Who must comply
Importers + manufacturers + holders of listed POPs.
What triggers it
Holding + importing + manufacturing listed POPs.
When due
Continuous.
Evidence required
Inventory records; safe storage; disposal records.
Max penalty
Civil + criminal penalties; remediation costs
Summary
Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 + Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 implement Stockholm + Rotterdam Conventions. PFAS, PCBs + listed POPs are subject to import/export controls, use bans + remediation requirements.
Topics
Source: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/protection/chemicals-management/pops. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.