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EU RoHS Annex III and IV exemptions will expire

Release Date: 2024-06-17 EU RoHS exemptions mean that certain materials in electronic products can temporarily avoid meeting the RoHS Directive's limit requirements. Manufacturers are closely following the developments in exemption clauses, such as the commonly used clauses 6(c), 7(c)-Ⅰ, and 8(b)-Ⅰ in Annex III. These clauses are currently under application for exemption extensions, and the relevant final evaluation reports have been released, pending the final revision of the EU directive. In addition to focusing on clauses for which extensions have been requested, manufacturers are also closely watching exemptions that are about to expire. CTI has detailed the exemptions that expire in July 2024 and have not yet been requested for extension. Companies using the following clauses are advised to promptly adjust their materials to comply with the RoHS Directive's hazardous substance limit requirements. Note: Exemptions are listed in Annexes III and IV to 2011/65/EU. Annex III provides exemptions for all electrical and electronic equipment applications, while Annex IV specifically addresses exemptions for medical and monitoring equipment applications. If you need the complete RoHS 2.0 Directive exemption list, please contact your CTI customer service window, or reply to "Exemption List" on the LINE official account to obtain the service window contact information. Table 1. RoHS Directive Annex III 2024

2025-07-08

China RoHS restricted substances increased to 10

Published: 2024-07-05 On June 29, 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization Administration of China) issued "China National Standards Announcement [2024] No. 14," approving 109 national standards and four amendments to national standards. Amendment No. 1 to GB/T 26572-2011, Limits of Restricted Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products, a supporting standard for China RoHS, was officially released and will take effect on January 1, 2026. The amendment mainly modified the following contents: 1. The four phthalates, di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) and di(2-ethyl)hexyl phthalate (DEHP), were included in the scope of application of the standard to control restricted substances; 2. The test method standard was adjusted from GB/T 26125-2011 to GB/T39

2025-07-08

EU withdraws two new RoHS substance proposals

The dynamics of the EU RoHS Directive have always been a hot topic of great concern to manufacturers of electronic and electrical equipment, especially the progress of the EU's proposal to add two new hazardous substances. According to the latest developments on the EU official website, on December 10, 2024, the EU withdrew the proposal to add tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A) and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) to RoHS. Reference link: [Official website of the initiative] This means that the new restrictions on these two substances have not been implemented as scheduled, and electronic and electrical equipment manufacturers do not need to make corresponding compliance adjustments for these two substances for the time being. However, the EU stated that the feedback from previous stakeholders can still be used for future reference, so companies still need to continue to pay attention to subsequent updates and changes to the EU RoHS Directive to ensure product compliance. CTI will continue to track the latest information, provide industry dynamics updates to our customers, and is committed to providing comprehensive one-stop solutions for companies worldwide. EU RoHS proposes to add two new substances proposal timeline summary: ◉ In March 2021, the Pack 15 evaluation report was released, recommending the inclusion of TBBP-A and MCCPs in RoHS restrictions ◉ In May 2022, the European Commission announced a legislative proposal, recommending the addition of TBBP-A and MCCPs to RoHS restrictions, with a plan to pass it in Q4 2022 ◉ In 2023, the European Commission updated the proposal approval date to Q4 2023 ◉ In December 2024

2025-07-08

EU Announcement RoHS Annex III – 39(a) and 39(b) Exclusion Clauses

On May 21, 2024, the EU issued the RoHS Amendment Directive (EU) 2024/1416, which amended Annex III 39(a) of the RoHS Directive and added a new 39(b). On May 21, 2024, the EU issued the RoHS Amendment Directive (EU) 2024/1416, which amended Annex III of the RoHS Directive regarding the exemption of cadmium in display light source components; amended the existing 39(a) and added a new 39(b). The following are the amendments to Annex III of Directive 2011/65/EU: Item Exemption Scope of application and expiration date 39(a) Modification Cadmium selenide in nanocrystal quantum dots of cadmium-based semiconductors for downshifting in display light source components (less than 0.2 μg of cadmium per square millimeter in the display screen) Applicable to all products Expiration date: November 21, 2025 39(b) Added Cadmium in nanocrystal quantum dots of downshifting semiconductors deposited directly on LED semiconductor chips for display and projection devices (less than 5 μg of cadmium per square millimeter on the surface of the light-emitting LED chip), with a maximum content of 1 mg per device Applicable to all products Expiration date: December 31, 2027 Click here to view EU RoHS exclusion terms

2025-07-07

EU submits notification to WTO/TBT regarding RoHS exclusion clauses

The EU has proposed changes to the RoHS exclusion provisions for lead in alloys, high-melting-point solders, and electronic components to the WTO/TBT. EU RoHS Exclusion Provisions Revision: Consultation and Entry-Operation Schedule. On January 6, 2025, the EU submitted a notification to the WTO/TBT regarding proposed changes to the RoHS exclusion provisions, with consultation open until March 7, 2025. The notification concerns exemptions 6(a), 6(a)-I, 6(b), 6(b)-I, 6(b)-II, 6(c), 7(a), 7(c)-I, and 7(c)-II of Annex III to Directive 2011/65/EU, which exclude lead in alloys, high-melting-point solders, and electronic components. The proposed date for adoption is March 2025, with entry into force 20 days after publication in the Official Journal of the EU. The draft is as follows: G/TBT/N/EU/1102 amending Article 7(a) of Annex III to Directive 2011/65/EU

2025-07-07

China RoHS: New Labeling Requirements and Quantity Limitation Standard Amendments Implemented Simultaneously

On January 14, 2025, the Working Group on Pollution Prevention and Control Standards for Electrical and Electronic Products issued a notice regarding RoHS in mainland China. The content is as follows: Notice from the Working Group on Pollution Prevention and Control Standards for Electrical and Electronic Products in Mainland China: To all relevant units: The recommended industry standard "Labeling Requirements for Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" (SJ/T 11364-2024) was issued on December 25, 2024, and will come into effect on April 1, 2025. Amendment No. 1 to the recommended national standard "Requirements for Limits of Restricted Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" (GB/T 26572-2011) was issued on June 29, 2024, and will come into effect on January 1, 2026. Enterprises are advised to make full preparations and implement both standards simultaneously no later than January 1, 2026. The Working Group on Pollution Prevention and Control Standards for Electrical and Electronic Products will actively communicate and coordinate with relevant departments. Further reading: GB/T 26572-2011 Amendment No. 1 SJ/T 11364-2024 On December 25, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China officially released the industry standard update information - SJ/T 11364-2024 "Labeling Requirements for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products". This update of the standard is to better regulate the labeling of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products and clarify the relevant

2025-07-07

EU launches consultation on extension of RoHS exclusions

Large-scale block "The EU outsourced RoHS exclusion investigation unit Oeko Institute announces a public consultation on the extension of five exemptions and the withdrawal of one exemption from Directive 2011/65/EU." REACH SVHC EU RoHS exclusion investigation has been launched. The EU outsourced RoHS exclusion investigation unit Oeko Institute announced the launch of a public consultation with stakeholders. The scope of this public consultation covers the extension of five exemptions and the withdrawal of one exemption. This public consultation is part of RoHS Plan 28 (Pack 28), which involves the extension of five exemptions, including Articles 2(b)(4)-I, 4(f)-I, and 45 of Annex III and Articles 42 and 49 of Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU, as well as the withdrawal of the exclusion in Article 14 of Annex IV. The consultation period for stakeholders will be 8 weeks from June 6, 2025 to August 1, 2025. Relevant exemption Request type Applicant Annex III 2(b)(4)-I Other lamps for general lighting and special purposes (e.g. induction lamps): 15 mg. Continued from Lighting Europe, NARVA Annex III 4(f)-I Mercury in other discharge lamps for special purposes not covered by this Annex. Continued from Lighting Europe, NARVA

2025-06-27

CN RoHS revised draft completed for public comment

On April 14, 2025, the website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of mainland China announced: According to the mandatory national standard formulation and revision plan issued by the National Standards Committee, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has organized the completion of the preparation of the drafts (drafts) of three mandatory national standards, including the "Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" (CN RoHS). In order to further solicit opinions from all sectors of society, the draft standards and preparation instructions (see Attachments 1 and 2 of the official announcement) are made public. The deadline is April 21, 2025, and the collection of opinions has been completed. Reference link: [Official Announcement] Scope of application "Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" stipulates the limit requirements and labeling requirements for hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products. Applicable to electrical and electronic products produced, sold and imported in mainland China. This mandatory national standard integrates and improves the relevant contents of GB/T 26572-2011 "Limit Requirements for Restricted Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" and its amendment sheet and SJ/T 11364-2024 "Labeling Requirements for Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products". The limit requirements for the ten categories of hazardous substances are consistent with international industry requirements. This standard mainly supports the in-depth implementation of the "Management Measures" and is the first mandatory national standard in the field of RoHS control. Main updated technical content 1. The categories of hazardous substances controlled in electrical and electronic products are increased from 6 categories to 10 categories, and 4 phthalates are added. List of restricted hazardous substances and their limits in electrical and electronic products

2025-04-28

EU RoHS Directive Exemption Expiration Reminder & Related Updates

Many lamp-related exemptions in Annex III of the EU RoHS have expired since 2023. Enterprises should pay special attention to the impact of the implementation of a new wave of expiring projects starting in 2025. Expiration of EU RoHS exemptions As of February 24, 2025, the exemptions that have expired in the EU RoHS directive involve mercury in the following lamps in Annex III: The mercury content in single-capped (compact) fluorescent lamps shall not exceed: 1(f)-II. Special purposes: 5mg/lamp The mercury content in other types of fluorescent lamps shall not exceed: 2(b)(3). Non-straight tri-color fluorescent lamps with a tube diameter >17mm (such as T9): 10mg/lamp; 2(b)(4)-I. Lamps for other general lighting purposes or special lighting purposes (such as induction lamps): 15mg/lamp. Mercury in cold cathode fluorescent lamps and external electrode fluorescent lamps (CCFL and EEFL) for special purposes shall not exceed: 3(a). Short length (≤ 500 mm): 3.5 mg/lamp; 3(b). Medium length (500 mm 1500 mm): 13 mg/lamp. 4(f)-I. Mercury in discharge lamps for other special purposes not specifically mentioned in Annex III.

2025-04-17

EU Revises Scope of RoHS 2 Directive

On November 21, 2017, the European Union promulgated a new "Directive 2017/2102" in the Official Journal to amend the scope of regulation of "Directive 2011/65/EU" (RoHS 2 Directive). The RoHS 2 directive imposes restrictions on the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The new directive mainly targets the operations of the secondary market for electrical and electronic equipment, including repair, parts replacement, refurbishment, reuse and transformation. EU legislators believe there is a need to assist the operation of such secondary markets in order to promote a "circular economy". "Circular economy" is a concept that has emerged in recent years. The purpose is to extend the added value of products as much as possible. Even if the products have reached the end of their life, these products or their parts can still be reused, thus reducing waste. The RoHS 2 Directive allows electrical and electronic equipment that is not regulated by Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS 1 Directive) but does not comply with the provisions of Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2 Directive). On the market until July 22, 2019. After that date, electrical and electronic equipment that violates the RoHS 2 directive will be banned whether it is placed on the market for the first time or for the second time. However, EU legislators now believe that banning the operation of the second market is inconsistent with the general principles behind relevant EU measures, including the circular economy, and therefore needs to be reconsidered. Therefore, the new directive states that if recycling takes place within an auditable, closed-loop business-to-business recycling system and the consumer is informed of the parts

2018-01-22

EU extends the validity of exemption provisions of RoHS 2 directive

On October 31, 2017, the European Union promulgated a new law in the Official Journal to amend Directive 2011/65/EU, commonly known as the RoHS 2 Directive. The RoHS 2 Directive restricts businesses from using certain hazardous substances, including cadmium, in electrical and electronic equipment. The newly promulgated "European Commission Authorization Directive No. 2017/1975" amends Annex III of the "RoHS 2 Directive". The annex lists various exemptions for banned hazardous substances. This revision involves the exemptions available for the use of cadmium in color-changing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) of current display devices. The directive pointed out that item 39 of Annex III of the RoHS 2 Directive stipulates that the use of cadmium in color-changing LEDs in light-emitting and display equipment is exempted until July 1, 2014. The European Commission received an application to extend the exemption period before January 1, 2013. According to Article 5 of the RoHS 2 Directive, the European Commission may add or extend exemptions in certain circumstances, including when there are doubts about the reliability of alternatives to restricted substances, or when the alternatives have environmental, human health and safety concerns. The benefits cannot make up for the overall adverse effects in these three areas. The directive points out that color-changing LEDs using quantum dots have proven to be superior to previous technologies in terms of energy saving and color performance. Compared with other existing alternative technologies, using cadmium-containing quantum dots in display devices consumes less energy, so the overall benefits outweigh the disadvantages. At the same time, if the display device using quantum dots is changed to

2017-12-06

IEC launches global RoHS standard based on EU standards

IEC launches global RoHS standards based on EU standards. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) was established in 1906. It is mainly responsible for international standardization work in the fields of electrical engineering and electronic engineering. It is the world's earliest international standardization organization. . IEC published the IEC 6300 standard based on the EU EN 50581 standard in October this year (2016) to assist electronic and electrical manufacturers to comply with the requirements of the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electronic and Electrical Equipment Directive (RoHS Directive). The RoHS Directive stipulates that electronic and electrical manufacturers must provide product technical documents and proof of compliance with hazardous substance limits. Since the supply chain of electronic and electrical products spans the world, includes a variety of industries, and covers large and small enterprises, IEC has launched the IEC 6300 standard to define the scope, content, and information collection and evaluation methods of technical document information disclosure. It is hoped that global electronic and electrical manufacturers, regardless of size, will be consistent in information disclosure, saving manpower and time costs for upstream and downstream manufacturers in the supply chain to comply with international hazardous substances regulations. Iain Lindsay, one of the IEC standards editors and EU regulations manager, pointed out that although there are many international hazardous substances limit directives similar to RoHS, the hazardous substances and their limits regulated in them are also different, but if companies make products based on the IEC 6300 standard technology

2017-10-12

European Commission seeks exemption from RoHS ban on second-hand electrical and electronic equipment

The European Commission seeks to exempt second-hand electronic and electrical equipment from the RoHS ban. The European Commission has made recommendations on second-hand electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and their parts. If the above items contain hazardous substances, they should be excluded from the RoHS Directive 2019. Yearly maturity limit. The RoHS Directive, in order to limit the content of hazardous substances in electronic and electrical products, clearly stipulates that after July 22, 2019, all electronic and electrical products that do not comply with the RoHS Directive will be prohibited from being sold for the first time on the market or in the second-hand market. Products that will be greatly affected by the above-mentioned second-hand market restrictions are mostly medical equipment, monitoring equipment and other electronic and electrical products that have just been included in the RoHS regulations. The European Commission stated that this obstacle to the operation of the second-hand market is not consistent with the overall coordination of EU product regulations, so the proposal proposes to exclude second-hand electronic and electrical products and parts from compliance requirements. In the RoHS directive, compliance requirements for wires and parts used for repair, reuse, functional renewal or performance upgrade are provided to exclude RoHS general restricted substances. However, for other types of electronic and electrical products that are not medical equipment or monitoring equipment and are newly included in the RoHS directive, there will be no second-hand parts available for repair on the market after July 22, 2019. The most fundamental reason why the European Commission put forward the above suggestions is that the EU has actively promoted circular economy this year, and one of the principles of circular economy is the

2017-10-12

Singapore announces RoHS-like regulations expected to take effect in 2017

Singapore has announced RoHS-like regulations that are expected to take effect in 2017. Singapore’s Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR) recently announced regulations similar to the EU RoHS directive, prohibiting the addition of six hazardous substances in electronic and electrical products. The regulations are expected to take effect on June 1, 2017. Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) pointed out that the second-level Environmental Protection and Management Act (Environmental Protection and Management Act) has added new amendments based on the EU RoHS directive to regulate the addition limits of the following hazardous substances: – Cadmium and its compounds; – Hexavalent chromium; – Lead and its compounds; – Mercury and its compounds; – Polybrominated biphenyls; and – Polybrominated diphenyl ethers. However, Singapore's RoHS-like regulations only control a relatively small number of products. The items are as follows: – mobile phones; – notebook computers; – refrigerators; – air conditioners; – panel TV sets; and – washing machines. NEA recommends that all electrical and electronic products

2017-10-12

RoHS2 Annex III exemption clause update status and amendment progress

RoHS2 Annex III exemption clause update status and law amendment progress Since 2003, the European Union has implemented RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances, Directive 2002/95/EC) to regulate hazardous substances in electronic and electrical equipment products. The updated version of the regulation RoHS2 (Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2011/65/EU) effective on July 21, 2011. For 11 product categories, the control covers substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers and 4 types of phthalates. Taking into account the feasibility of existing science and technology, the practicality of alternatives and the socio-economic impact, exemptions and validity periods for specific controlled substances in specific products are formulated in Annex III and Annex IV. Before the exemption period expires, manufacturers can apply to the European Commission to extend the existing exemption period based on their own needs. Article 5 of RoHS2 points out that the exemption clause in Appendix 3 shall be valid until July 21, 2016 for products in categories 1 to 7 and 10, and until 2018 for products in categories 8 and 9.

2017-10-12

Medical and monitoring equipment will soon be included in the EU RoHS 2.0 specification

Medical and monitoring equipment will soon be included in the EU RoHS 2.0 specification. The revised version of the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) on July 1, 2011 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union and came into effect on July 21, 2011. Among them, medical equipment (Category 8 products) and monitoring and control equipment (Category 9 products) are exempted from the RoHS 2.0 specifications in stages. The exemption deadlines for each stage are as follows: – Medical equipment and monitoring and control equipment: 2014 July 22; – In vitro diagnostic medical equipment: July 22, 2016; – Industrial surveillance and monitoring equipment: July 22, 2017

2015-09-29

EU RoHS newly bans four plasticizers

EU RoHS newly banned four plasticizers No.09/2015 The EU officially announced the RoHS (recast) Directive (2011/65/EU) on June 4, 2015. The list of banned substances (Annex II) added the following four phthalates. Dicarboxylic esters: Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (0,1 %) Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) (0,1 %) Dibenzyl phthalate Butyl ester (DBP) (0,1 %) Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (0,1 %) This directive will come into effect on the 20th day after the announcement in the European Journal; EU member states must The directive will be transformed into a national decree before December 31. The execution date is July 22, 2019 (July 22, 2021 for medical equipment and monitoring instruments). Source: DIRECTIVE(EU) 2015/863 (English version only)

2015-09-29

EU adds new RoHS2 exclusion list

On January 21, 2014, the European Commission published a new exclusion item 1(g) under Annex III in the Official Journal. The relevant directive entered into force on the 20th day after publication. The mercury content used in single-ended fluorescent tubes must not exceed (per tube): Exclusion Item Exemption Date 1(g) General lighting use <30W, lifespan ≥20,000h: 3.5 mg Expiry date: December 31, 2017 Source: 2014/14/EU

2014-07-03

The EU adopts eight RoHS exclusion criteria.

The EU adopted eight RoHS exclusions on May 30, 2014. The EU published a new RoHS Directive (Directive 2011/65/EU) outlining a series of unregulated items. Electrical and electronic products containing lead or mercury intended for placement on the EU market are permitted for use in specific applications only if viable alternatives have not yet been developed. Annex III added two exclusions as follows: Unregulated Item Directive No. ‘41. Lead in solders and termination finishes of electrical and electronic components and finishes of printed circuit boards used in ignition modules and other electrical and electronic engine control systems 2014/72/EU ‘4(g) Mercury in hand-made luminescent discharge tubes (HLDTs) used in signage, decoration or construction, and professional lighting and light industrial art.

2014-07-03

EU RoHS 2 amends exclusion clauses for medical and monitoring equipment

EU RoHS 2 Amendments to Exclusion Clauses for Medical and Surveillance Instruments January 23, 2014 In addition to publishing the exclusion items for Annex III in the Official Journal on January 9, 2014, the European Commission also published a series of amended directives on the same day regarding exclusion items for medical and surveillance instruments (Annex IV), which came into effect 20 days after publication. Exclusion Items and Exemption Dates Directive Item 23 (Added): Lead, an alloying element, used on the bearing wear surfaces of medical devices exposed to ionizing radiation. Expiry date: June 30, 2021. Item 21 (Added): Cadmium, used in fluorescent coatings for X-ray imaging/image intensifiers. Expiry date: December 31, 2019, and as spare parts for X-ray systems placed on the market before January 1, 2020. EU Regulation 2014/2/22: Lead acetate marking for head stereotactic frames for CT and MRI, and for positioning systems in gamma-ray and particle therapy equipment. Expiry date: 30 June 2021. EU Regulation 2014/3/24: Lead for enhancing vacuum-sealed connections of aluminum and steel in X-ray image intensifiers. Expiry date: 31 December 2019. EU Regulation 2014/4/26: Lead for applications requiring continuous use at temperatures below -20 °C under normal operating and storage conditions.

2014-07-03