Spain incorporates international ban on three persistent chemical pollutants: methoxychlor, Declorano Plus and UV-328
02 Jul 2026Effective: 26 Feb 202584 views
Who is affected:
Chemical industries, automotive manufacturers, aerospace, defense and medical device manufacturers
Summary
Spain has applied since February 2025 the prohibition on producing and using three persistent chemical pollutants. It affects industries that manufacture or use these compounds, with some temporary exemptions.
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Amendments to the Stockholm Convention prohibit methoxychlor without any exemption, while Declorano Plus and UV-328 are banned with temporary exemptions until 2044 for sectors such as aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial machinery and medical devices. Companies using these substances must cease their production a…
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