title: Persistent organic pollutants control strategy in China.
abstract: The development of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) control policy in China in the context of international concerns on POPs was reviewed. The aspects of the Chinese POPs control strategies were analyzed, and compared with those of developed counterparts (e.g. U.S., E.U., Japan). Currently, while the legal framework on POPs management, which complies with international guidelines has been established, it should be improved in the areas of special POPs management, risk assessment, the precautionary principle, life-cycle management and technical support capacity. The analysis of Chinese POPs policy and suggestions for strengthening the science-based decision making capacity are not only useful for Chinese decision-makers, but also a case study for developing world and make a great contribution for the global elimination of POPs to make a toxic-free future.
authors.affiliation: Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China. yajuanshi@163.com
authors.forename: Ya-juan
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Shi
authors.forename: Yong-long
authors.initials: YL
authors.lastname: Lu
authors.forename: Hong
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Tie-yu
authors.initials: TY
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Ying
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Xing
mesh_terms: D002681:China; D004787:Environmental Pollution / Q000032:analysis* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007391:International Cooperation; D009930:Organic Chemicals / Q000032:analysis*; D011640:Public Policy; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D009930:Organic Chemicals