Unless otherwise specified in the present Protocol, this annex shall not apply to the substances listed below when they occur: (i) as contaminants in products; or (ii) in articles manufactured or in use by the implementation date; or (iii) as site-limited chemical intermediates in the manufacture of one or more different substances and are thus chemically transformed. Unless otherwise specified, each obligation below is effective upon the date of entry into force of the Protocol.

Substance | Implementation requirements

Elimination of | Conditions

Aldrin CAS: 309-00-2 | Production | None

Use | None

Chlordane CAS: 57-74-9 | Production | None

Use | None

Chlordecone CAS: 143-50-0 | Production | None

Use | None

DDT CAS: 50-29-3 | Production | None

Use | None

Dieldrin CAS: 60-57-1 | Production | None

Use | None

Endrin CAS: 72-20-8 | Production | None

Use | None

Heptachlor CAS: 76-44-8 | Production | None

Use | None

Hexabromobiphenyl CAS: 36355-01-8 | Production | None

Use | None

Hexabromodiphenyl ethera/ and heptabromodiphenyl ethera/ | Production | None

Use

1. A Party may allow recycling of articles that contain or may contain any of these substances, and the use and final disposal of articles manufactured from recycled materials that contain or may contain any of these substances, provided that the recycling and final disposal is carried out in an environmentally sound manner and does not lead to recovery of any of these substances for the purpose of their reuse.

2. Commencing 2013 and every four years subsequently until the above condition is removed or otherwise expires, the Executive Body shall evaluate the progress that Parties have made towards achieving their ultimate objective of elimination of these substances contained in articles and review the continued need for the condition, which shall in any case expire at the latest in 2030.

Hexachlorobenzene CAS: 118-74-1 | Production | None

Use | None

Hexachlorobutadiene CAS: 87-68-3 | Production | None

Use | None

Hexachlorocyclohexanes (HCH) (CAS: 608-73-1), including lindane (CAS: 58-89-9) | Production | None

Use | None, except for the gamma isomer of HCH (lindane), used as topical insecticide for public health purposes. Such uses shall be re-evaluated under this Protocol in 2012 or one year after the amendment enters into force, whichever is later.

Mirex CAS: 2385-85-5 | Production | None

Use | None

Pentachlorobenzene CAS : 608-93-5 | Production | None

Use | None

Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)c/ | Production | None, except for production for the uses (a)-(c) below, and (a)–(e) in annex II

Use | None, except for the following uses and uses (a)–(e) in annex II:

a) Chromium electroplating, chromium anodizing and reverse etching until 2014;

(b) Electroless nickel-polytetrafluoroethylene plating until 2014;

(c) Etching of plastic substrates prior to their metalization until 2014;

(d) Firefighting foams, but only if they have been manufactured or were in use by 18 December 2009. With respect to firefighting foams:

(i) Parties should endeavor to eliminate by 2014 firefighting foams containing PFOS that were manufactured or in use by 18 December 2009 and shall report on their progress to the Executive Body in 2014;

(ii) Based on the reports of the Parties and paragraph (i), the Executive Body shall in 2015 assess whether the use of firefighting foams containing PFOS that were manufactured or in use by 18 December 2009 should be subject to additional restrictions.

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) d/ | Production | None

Use | None. Concerning PCBs in use by the implementation date, Parties shall:

1. Make determined efforts designed to lead to:

a) The elimination of the use of identifiable PCBs in equipment (i.e. transformers, capacitors or other receptacles containing residual liquid stocks) containing PCBs in volumes greater than 5 dm3 and having a concentration of 0.05% PCBs or greater, as soon as possible but no later than 3 December 2010, or 31 December 2015 for countries with economies in transition;

b) The destruction or decontamination in an environmentally sound manner of: All liquid PCBs referred to in subparagraph (a) and other liquid PCBs containing more than 0.005% PCBs not in equipment, as soon as possible but no later than 31 December 2015, or 31 December 2020 for countries with economies in transition; All liquid PCBs referred to in paragraph 2 (a) no later than 31 December 2029;

c) The decontamination or disposal of equipment referred in subparagraphs 1 (a) and 2 (a) in an environmentally sound manner.

2. Endeavour to:

a) Identify and remove from use equipment (e.g. transformers, capacitors or other receptacles containing liquid stocks) containing more than 0.005% PCBs and volumes greater than 0.05 dm3, as soon as possible but no later than 31 December 2025;

b) Identify other articles containing more than 0.005% PCBs (e.g. cable sheaths, cured caulk and painted objects) and manage them in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 3.

3. Ensure that the equipment described in subparagraphs 1 (a) and 2 (a) is not exported or imported other than for the purpose of environmentally sound waste management.

4. Promote the following to reduce exposures and risk to control the use of PCBs:

a) Use PCBs only in intact and non-leaking equipment and only in areas where the risk from environmental release can be minimized and quickly remedied;

(b) Not use PCBs in equipment in areas associated with the production or processing of food or feed; When PCBs are used in populated areas, including schools and hospitals, take all reasonable measures to prevent electrical failures that could result in a fire, and regularly inspect equipment for leaks.

Polychlorinated naphthalenes (PCN) | Production | None

Use | None

Short-chain chlorinated paraffinsd/* | Production | None, except for production for the uses specified in annex II

Use | None, except for the uses specified in annex II

Tetrabromodiphenyl etherb/ and pentabromodiphenyl etherb/ | Production | None

Use

1. A Party may allow recycling of articles that contain or may contain any of these substances, and the use and final disposal of articles manufactured from recycled materials that contain or may contain any of these substances, provided that the recycling and final disposal is carried out in an environmentally sound manner and does not lead to recovery of any of these substances for the purpose of their reuse.

2. Commencing 2013 and every four years subsequently until the above condition is removed or otherwise expires, the Executive Body shall evaluate the progress that Parties have made towards achieving their ultimate objective of elimination of these substances contained in articles and review the continued need for the condition, which shall in any case expire at the latest in 2030.

Toxaphene CAS: 8001-35-2 | Production | None

Use | None

a/ “Hexabromodiphenyl ether and heptabromodiphenyl ether” mean 2,2’,4,4’,5,5’-hexabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-153, CAS No: 68631-49-2), 2,2’,4,4’,5,6’-hexabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-154, CAS No: 207122-15-4), 2,2’,3,3’,4,5’,6 heptabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-175, CAS No: 446255-22-7), 2,2’,3,4,4’,5’,6-heptabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-183, CAS No: 207122-16-5) and other hexa- and heptabromodiphenyl ethers present in commercial octabromodiphenyl ether.

b/ “Tetrabromodiphenyl ether and pentabromodiphenyl ether” means 2,2’,4,4’-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47, CAS No: 40088-47-9) and 2,2’,4,4’,5-pentabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-99, CAS No: 32534-81-9) and other tetra- and pentabromodiphenyl ethers present in commercial pentabromodiphenyl ether.

c/ Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) means substances defined by the molecular formula C8F17SO2X, where X = OH, metal salt, halide, amide or other derivatives including polymers.