Organisation :
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were once widely used for their insulating properties and chemical stability, but are now recognized as posing serious risks to human and animal health, including reproductive and immune system effects.
This guidance offers practical, experience-based support for managing PCB-containing liquids and contaminated equipment, outlining key procedures for handling, transport, storage and disposal based on lessons learned and existing regulations.
The document was produced by the Thematic Group on Inventories of the PCB Elimination Network (PEN).