This Commission Staff Working Paper presents the final version of the European Community Implementation Plan on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) which, according to Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 on persistent organic pollutants1, is to be developed within two years from entry into force of the Regulation. The overall purpose of the POPCIP is not only to fulfil legal obligations, but also to take stock of actions taken and lay down a strategy and action plan for further Community measures related to POPs.