The Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee,

[...] Noting that some developing countries may need more time than developed countries to phase out any exempted production and use of hexabromocyclododecane,

1. Amends paragraph 2 of decision POPRC-7/1 to read as follows:
“Decides, in accordance with paragraph 9 of Article 8 of the Convention, to recommend to the Conference of the Parties that it consider listing hexabromocyclododecane in Annex A to the Convention with specific exemptions for production and use in expanded polystyrene and extruded polystyrene in buildings”;