2025-10-06 Reference source : European Commission
Prior Informed Consent PIC Rotterdam Convention Hazardous Chemicals EU Chemicals Regulation PIC Regulation ePIC System Export Bans
On 30 September 2025, the
European Commission published its Synthesis Report on the Operation of
Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 concerning the export and import of hazardous
chemicals for the period 2020–2022. The report reviews the implementation of
the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Regulation across the EU and outlines the
latest changes to Annex I.
New substances and updates to
Annex I
Several chemicals were added or
reclassified under Annex I between 2020 and 2022, expanding the list of
substances subject to export notification or explicit consent requirements.
Newly listed entries include perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and related
compounds, decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE), and chlorinated paraffins
(C10–C13).
Some existing substances were
also moved from Part 1 (notification only) to Part 2 (notification and explicit
consent) of Annex I, which further tightens controls on exports. These changes bring
the EU Regulation into line with recent decisions under the Rotterdam
Convention and strengthen oversight of the trade with hazardous chemical.
In addition, Annex V was expanded
to include new export bans for substances such as dicofol, pentachlorophenol,
PFOS, PFOA, and decaBDE, as well as certain mercury compounds and mercury-added
products.
Implementation findings
The Commission concludes that the
PIC system functions effectively, though national authorities continue to face
resource constraints and administrative pressure from frequent updates to the annexes.
ECHA processed around 10,000 export notifications in 2022 and continued to improve
its ePIC system. Enforcement activities by Member States remained stable,
focusing on preventing unauthorised exports and ensuring proper documentation.
Outlook
The report recommends the further
simplification of annex amendment timelines, the enhancement of user guidance within
the ePIC system, and the improvement of support for Designated National
Authorities. Overall, the Regulation is considered to be meeting its objectives
while adapting to evolving international obligations.
The full text of the report can
be found here.
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