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
Related obligations
- CWLTHRegister + categorise industrial chemicals (Industrial Chemicals Act 2019)Importers + manufacturers of industrial chemicals must register with AICIS + categorise introductions.
- CWLTHEPBC Act — assess + approve controlled actions affecting MNESAny action likely to significantly impact Matters of National Environmental Significance needs federal approval.
- CWLTHNotify + remediate contaminated land (state)State EPA regimes require notification + remediation of contaminated land.
- CWLTHComply with MARPOL — Protection of the Sea (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act 1983Ship operators must comply with MARPOL Convention implementation.
- CWLTHMaintain mining rehabilitation bonds + closure plansState mining regimes require financial assurance bonds for site rehabilitation.
- CWLTHComply with Water Act 2007 (Cwlth) + state water entitlementsFederal Water Act + state water Acts govern water entitlement + use.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with Stockholm + Rotterdam Convention chemicals (POPs ban)?
- Importers + manufacturers + holders of listed POPs.
- What triggers Stockholm + Rotterdam Convention chemicals (POPs ban)?
- Holding + importing + manufacturing listed POPs.
- When is Stockholm + Rotterdam Convention chemicals (POPs ban) due?
- Continuous.
- What is the maximum penalty for Stockholm + Rotterdam Convention chemicals (POPs ban)?
- Civil + criminal penalties; remediation costs
- What evidence is required for Stockholm + Rotterdam Convention chemicals (POPs ban)?
- Inventory records; safe storage; disposal records.
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.