EU - Proposition to Lower the Limits for HBCDD

​The EU Commission aims to protect human health and the environment by eliminating or restricting the production and use of POPs, as defined in the Stockholm Convention.

This act concerns Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) (included in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021). It amends the limit value for the presence of HBCDD as an unintentional trace contaminant in substances, mixtures and articles, lowering from 100 mg/kg to 75 mg/kg. However, for the use of recycled polystyrene in the production of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation material for use in buildings or civil engineering works is exempted and the limit is kept at < 100 mg/kg. This shall be reviewed and assessed by the Commission by January 1, 2026.

This draft act is open for feedback for 4 weeks until December 26.