MOENV Adds Substances to Control List in Line with Stockholm Convention
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標題MOENV Adds Substances to Control List in Line with Stockholm Convention的月份是4, 年度是2024, 分類是Chemicals, 全文是The MOENV pointed out that perfluorohexane sulfonic acid, its salts and associated compounds have been added to the Annex A (elimination) list of the ....
| 編號 | 4417 |
| 標題 | MOENV Adds Substances to Control List in Line with Stockholm Convention |
| 摘要 | Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid, its salts and associated compounds are included in the Annex A elimination list as part of the United Nations Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (hereinafter the Stockholm Convention). To keep up with this measure, these substances are now classified as Class 1 toxic chemical substances as announced by the Ministry of Environment (MOENV). They are listed under Category 1 and operation and management regulations have been established. At the same time, the use of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, perfluorooctane sulfonate fluoride and perfluorooctanoic acid for foam fire extinguishing equipment for Class B fires has reached the phase-out deadline under the Stockholm Convention. Thus, the use of these substances is no longer permitted, in line with international management trends. |
| 全文 | The MOENV pointed out that perfluorohexane sulfonic acid, its salts and associated compounds have been added to the Annex A (elimination) list of the Stockholm Convention and, therefore, the manufacture, import, sales and other uses not publicly declared of these substances are now banned in Taiwan. However, the use of these substances for the purposes of research, experiments and education is still permitted, within concentrations that satisfy the control levels. The MOENV stated that perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), perfluorooctane sulfonate lithium acid salt (PFOS-Li), perfluorooctane sulfonate fluoride (PFOSF) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) were determined to be toxic chemical substances and controlled by laws that took effect in 2010 and 2018, to prevent perfluorinated and polyfluoroalkane organic substances from polluting the environment and harming human health, and to comply with the Stockholm Convention. Now, since the control of perfluoroalkyl organic compounds has been tightened under the Stockholm Convention, the concentration control levels have also been tightened, and the use of these substances is no longer permitted, since their usage in fire-extinguishing foam for fire-extinguishing equipment for Class B fires has expired as per the Stockholm Convention. The MOENV stated that a number of meetings were held to consult with industry in response to this change, and the consulted firms said that they are familiar with the Stockholm Convention and have actively reduced the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or have sought alternative substances. Currently, none of the 147 types of perfluorohexane sulfonate, its salts and associated compounds in this announcement are used, except for small amounts used for research, testing and educational purposes. Regarding traces of pollutants that are not intentionally added, the MOENV added that the requirement does not apply to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances that are used at a concentration below the listed thresholds and are not intentionally added, as per the international exemption threshold regulations. The MOENV emphasized that a grace period will be given to operators, in stages from 6 to 18 months, for perfluorohexane sulfonate, its salts and associated compounds, as well as perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, perfluorooctane sulfonate lithium salt, perfluorooctane, sulfonyl fluoride and perfluorooctanoic acid, in concentrations less than 0.01%, and for which requirements have been met, such as completed license (approval) document application, labeling, hazard prevention and other measures specified in the chapter on contingencies. In addition to revised management matters, the MOENV also invited the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Education, Ministry of National Defense, the Ocean Affairs Council and National Health Research Institute to work together and draft a "per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) management action plan" to align with international trends. Comments have been collected from the industrial and academic sectors. A joint management mechanism will be discussed based on the regulations of governmental departments for public health and environmental safety. |
| 年度 | 2024 |
| 月份 | 4 |
| 分類 | Chemicals |
| 檔案位置 | https://enews.moenv.gov.tw/Page/3B3C62C78849F32F/a6cc083b-dd8f-4e68-a4be-6ce87a420fcc |
編號4417 |
標題MOENV Adds Substances to Control List in Line with Stockholm Convention |
摘要Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid, its salts and associated compounds are included in the Annex A elimination list as part of the United Nations Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (hereinafter the Stockholm Convention). To keep up with this measure, these substances are now classified as Class 1 toxic chemical substances as announced by the Ministry of Environment (MOENV). They are listed under Category 1 and operation and management regulations have been established. At the same time, the use of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, perfluorooctane sulfonate fluoride and perfluorooctanoic acid for foam fire extinguishing equipment for Class B fires has reached the phase-out deadline under the Stockholm Convention. Thus, the use of these substances is no longer permitted, in line with international management trends. |
全文The MOENV pointed out that perfluorohexane sulfonic acid, its salts and associated compounds have been added to the Annex A (elimination) list of the Stockholm Convention and, therefore, the manufacture, import, sales and other uses not publicly declared of these substances are now banned in Taiwan. However, the use of these substances for the purposes of research, experiments and education is still permitted, within concentrations that satisfy the control levels. The MOENV stated that perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), perfluorooctane sulfonate lithium acid salt (PFOS-Li), perfluorooctane sulfonate fluoride (PFOSF) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) were determined to be toxic chemical substances and controlled by laws that took effect in 2010 and 2018, to prevent perfluorinated and polyfluoroalkane organic substances from polluting the environment and harming human health, and to comply with the Stockholm Convention. Now, since the control of perfluoroalkyl organic compounds has been tightened under the Stockholm Convention, the concentration control levels have also been tightened, and the use of these substances is no longer permitted, since their usage in fire-extinguishing foam for fire-extinguishing equipment for Class B fires has expired as per the Stockholm Convention. The MOENV stated that a number of meetings were held to consult with industry in response to this change, and the consulted firms said that they are familiar with the Stockholm Convention and have actively reduced the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or have sought alternative substances. Currently, none of the 147 types of perfluorohexane sulfonate, its salts and associated compounds in this announcement are used, except for small amounts used for research, testing and educational purposes. Regarding traces of pollutants that are not intentionally added, the MOENV added that the requirement does not apply to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances that are used at a concentration below the listed thresholds and are not intentionally added, as per the international exemption threshold regulations. The MOENV emphasized that a grace period will be given to operators, in stages from 6 to 18 months, for perfluorohexane sulfonate, its salts and associated compounds, as well as perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, perfluorooctane sulfonate lithium salt, perfluorooctane, sulfonyl fluoride and perfluorooctanoic acid, in concentrations less than 0.01%, and for which requirements have been met, such as completed license (approval) document application, labeling, hazard prevention and other measures specified in the chapter on contingencies. In addition to revised management matters, the MOENV also invited the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Education, Ministry of National Defense, the Ocean Affairs Council and National Health Research Institute to work together and draft a "per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) management action plan" to align with international trends. Comments have been collected from the industrial and academic sectors. A joint management mechanism will be discussed based on the regulations of governmental departments for public health and environmental safety. |
年度2024 |
月份4 |
分類Chemicals |
檔案位置https://enews.moenv.gov.tw/Page/3B3C62C78849F32F/a6cc083b-dd8f-4e68-a4be-6ce87a420fcc |