Conclusion

This example highlights the importance of working in partnership when addressing concerns relating to POPs, and of undertaking independent and appropriate exposure/ risk assessment and risk communication processes so as to provide accurate information to local communities. The example also highlighted the need for robust and representative local environmental sampling protocols to inform risk assessment models.

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