Europe's ambition to remove persistent organic pollutants from material cycles must be matched by rules that are scientifically measurable, commercially achievable and consistent with circular economy objectives. In this January 2024 position paper, EERA warned that proposed reductions in the unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limits for PBDEs could significantly restrict the European market for recycled WEEE plastics if introduced before reliable testing methods are available. EERA called for a harmonised scientific testing approach across Member States and a stable regulatory framework that gives specialist recyclers the certainty needed to invest in treatment capacity. EERA recommended maintaining a 500 mg/kg limit for PBDE-containing recyclate, mixtures and articles after adoption, with any reduction to 200 mg/kg taking effect no earlier than 1 January 2030.