Press Release: European Union seeks action on further toxic chemicals

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Series Details No.197/05 (05.05.05)
Publication Date 05/05/2005
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The first Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) took place in Punta del Este, Uruguay, on 2-6 May 2005. Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are chemical substances that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food web, and pose a risk of causing adverse effects to human health and the environment.
Source Link http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2005/050505a.htm
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European Commission: Environment DG: Policies: Chemicals: Persistant organic polutants: News http://ec.europa.eu/comm/environment/pops/popsapril2005.pdf
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