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(1) The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) was adopted by the international community in 2001 to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of POPs. The convention came into effect in China on November 11, 2004. The convention lists 12 initial POPs in Annex A (elimination), Annex B (restriction), and Annex C (unintended production) schedules, requiring control measures such as elimination, restriction, or limitation. New substances can be added to the annexes through the POPs Review Committee and the Conference of the Parties. As of now, 37 substances have been listed in the annexes. In 2024, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment solicited opinions from relevant departments, research institutions, associations, enterprises, and the public on a proposal to amend the exemption for ultraviolet absorber 328 (UV-328) under the convention. In May 2025, the Conference of the Parties adopted a decision to amend the listing of UV-328 in Annex A, adding exemptions for specific uses of UV-328 in aircraft waterproof sealing tapes, polyurethane adhesives, and polyurethane coatings, with the exemption period ending on December 30, 2030. To assess whether China needs to apply for the exemption for these specific uses, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment is collecting information on UV-328 production, use, import, and export in China, as well as information on alternatives. The deadline for submitting the information is June 13, 2025.