Dioxin 2023

Dioxin2023 is the 43rd International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), held September 10–14, 2023, in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Organized by a local organizing committee, the symposium continues an international series that brings together researchers and professionals to share scientific advances and discuss emerging issues in POPs. Its subject matter spans legacy pollutants, including dioxins, PCBs and PBDEs, as well as emerging flame retardants, PFAS, chlorinated paraffins, PCNs and related compounds.

The event’s program features plenary lectures, oral presentations, poster sessions and short papers across topics such as analytical methods, emissions and formation control, waste and risk management, environmental fate, human exposure, toxicity, food and feed, regulation, microplastics and forensics. It also addresses global pollution and issues affecting developing countries. Dioxin2023 provides conference registration and information, programme and abstract materials, and opportunities for exhibitors and sponsors to present their products and services. Social events, optional tours and a closing gala dinner support networking among students, academics and professionals. The meeting was hosted at Maastricht’s MECC venue.