POPs Regulation

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are chemicals of global concern due to their potential for long-range transport, persistence in the environment, ability to bio-magnify and bio-accumulate in ecosystems, as well as their significant negative effects on human health and the environment.

Scope of Product

This group of priority pollutants consists of pesticides, industrial chemicals and unintentional by-products of industrial processes. The scope of products include electrical and electronic equipment, plastics, rubber, paper, wood, textiles, etc., covering almost all aspects of daily life.

Main Testing Items

European Union have issued a new Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, and the original Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 had been abolished. GIG can help companies identify and test restricted substances in products to comply with POPs . Main testing items are as follows,

ØAlkanes C10-C13, chloro (short-chain chlorinated paraffins) (SCCPs)

ØHexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD)

ØPerfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) & Perfluorooctanoic acid(PFOA)

ØTetraBDE/PentBDE/HexaBDE/HeptaBDE/DecaBDE

ØPentachlorophenol(PCP) and its salts and esters

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Testing Period 

2~5working days

Based on our strong testing technology and advanced instruments, GIG provides customers with high-quality analysis and testing services, helps companies complete POPs compliance, and provides one-stop comprehensive solutions for consulting, testing, and certification.

If you would like to know more, please feel free to contact us.