IPEN’s Quick Views on the Stockholm Convention’s 6th Conference of the Parties (COP6): This document, available in the six UN languages, contains a summary statement of IPEN views on issues that COP6 will be called upon to address, such as Listing HBCD in Annex A; DDT; Exemptions and their evaluation; and other important topics.
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►Press release 3 May, 2011: Debate over export of toxic flame retardant chemicals erupts at UN meeting
Africa pushes developed countries to stop the export of toxic flame retardant wastes that can cause nervous system damage in infants and toddlers. New IPEN study highlights the presence of toxic flame retardants in carpet pads commonly sold to consumers in the USA and other countries.
► IPEN has conducted a unique survey of PBDEs in recycled carpet padding. See the results here: POPs in recycled carpet padding 23 April 2011
► Press Release, 25 April, 2011: Hazardous waste on your living room floor
