RoHS Lead Exemptions Under Annex III A Guide for 2025 to 2027
The European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, established under Directive 2011/65/EU, aims to limit the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Annex III of this directive outlines specific exemptions for lead, acknowledging that alternatives may not yet be technically or economically viable in certain applications. As we approach the 2025–2027 period, several key lead exemptions are up for renewal or revision, impacting various sectors including electronics, automotive, and industrial manufacturing. The expiration or modification of lead exemptions presents significant challenges for manufacturers: The European Commission has proposed several updates to RoHS Annex III to address these challenges: For instance, exemptions for lead in high-melting-temperature solders (Entry 7(a)) have been extended until December 31, 2026, with more specific sub-exemptions introduced for applications like semiconductor assembly and high-temperature lamps. The proposed changes to RoHS Annex III lead exemptions aim to balance environmental goals with industrial capabilities: However, these benefits come with challenges, particularly for sectors where lead is integral to product performance. The transition to lead-free alternatives must be managed carefully to avoid compromising product quality. ComplianceXL empowers businesses to streamline their compliance workflows, conduct swift and thorough risk assessments, and maintain precision with timely reporting making regulatory management more efficient and less burdensome. FAQs: 1. Where can I find the most accurate and up-to-date exemption information? The best sources are: 2. Will there be future changes after 2027? Likely, yes. The Directive is continuously reviewed in light of technological advances and environmental goals. Businesses should treat RoHS compliance as an ongoing process. 3. How can companies prepare for these changes? Companies should: 4. What happens if a company doesn’t comply with updated RoHS rules? Non-compliance can lead to fines, legal action, product recalls, and loss of access to the EU market. Manufacturers must update product designs and documentation to meet new exemption criteria or find compliant alternatives.
RoHS July 2024 Deadline: Impacts, Exemptions & How to Prepare
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) has been a base regulation in promoting environmental sustainability and ensuring the safety of electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) within the European Union (EU). However, navigating through its exemptions and deadlines can be a complex endeavor for manufacturers and consumers alike. With the upcoming July 21st, 2024 deadline looming, understanding the implications and frequently asked questions (FAQs) surrounding RoHS exemptions becomes paramount. The upcoming deadline of July 21st, 2024 for the exemptions marks a significant milestone in RoHS compliance. Some of the widely used exemptions within the industry are waiting for a decision by the commission. Manufacturers must ensure that their products comply with the latest restrictions and exemptions outlined in the directive by this date. Failure to comply may result in legal consequences and market access limitations within the EU. Impact: Compliance Challenges: Meeting the deadline requires thorough assessment and potentially redesigning products to substitute restricted substances with compliant alternatives. This can pose significant technical and financial challenges for manufacturers, especially for complex products with multiple components. Supply Chain Implications: Ensuring the compliance of the entire supply chain, including suppliers of components and materials, becomes crucial. Manufacturers need to collaborate closely with their suppliers to verify the compliance of sourced materials and components. Market Access: Equipment placed in the market before July 21st, 2024 can remain on the market. Even beyond the deadline existing exemptions will remain valid until the commission takes a decision on the renewal application. Environmental Impact: RoHS compliance contributes to reducing the environmental footprint of EEE by minimizing the use of hazardous substances and promoting the adoption of eco-friendly alternatives. The deadline underscores the EU’s commitment to environmental sustainability and drives innovation in green technologies. RoHS Exemptions Beyond July 21st, 2024 Industry Preparedness Preparation for the July 2024 deadline involves proactive steps by manufacturers, regulators, and industry stakeholders: As the July 21st, 2024 deadline for RoHS compliance approaches, manufacturers must prioritize understanding and adhering to the latest regulations and exemptions. Navigating through the complexities of RoHS requires proactive engagement, collaboration, and a commitment to environmental sustainability. By embracing compliance, manufacturers can not only ensure market access but also contribute to a safer and greener future for electronic and electrical equipment worldwide. FAQs: 1.What happens if a product is found to be non-compliant after the deadline? Non-compliant products may be subject to corrective actions, including recalls, fines, and restrictions on market access within the EU. It’s essential for manufacturers to prioritize RoHS compliance to avoid such consequences. 2. Will RoHS regulations continue to evolve beyond the July 21st, 2024 deadline? Yes, RoHS regulations are subject to periodic revisions and updates to align with technological advancements and emerging environmental concerns. Manufacturers should stay informed about upcoming changes to ensure ongoing compliance.
Hexavalent Chromium in Focus: Get the latest EU RoHS Exemptions
Numerous hazardous substances are prohibited in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) under the EU RoHS directive, aimed at safeguarding the environment and human health. RoHS 2.0 replaced the original RoHS directive (2002/95/EC) in 2003, following its recasting in July 2011 (2011/65/EU). Member states will commence applying the new exemptions from September 1, 2023. However, specific applications or industries are granted exemptions from RoHS requirements, which come with designated expiration dates. To ensure complete adherence to regulations, industries must identify suitable alternative technologies or materials during the exemption period. On October 28, 2022, the European Commission introduced exemptions to the EU RoHS Directive, affecting businesses that utilize hexavalent chromium. These exemptions permit limited use of hexavalent chromium in certain applications, despite its hazardous nature. To maintain compliance with the directive, companies must both abide by the regulations and adhere to the outlined conditions of the exemptions. For a detailed list of changes, refer to: COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) 2023/171 The updated “9(a)-III” exemption now pertains to Category 1 Large Appliances and remains valid until December 31, 2026. This exemption allows the utilization of up to 0.7 percent by weight of hexavalent chromium as a corrosion inhibitor in the working fluid of carbon steel closed circuit gas absorption heat pumps. Member states will begin accepting applications for the new exemptions from September 1, 2023. It’s crucial to note that information concerning RoHS exemptions may evolve with time, potentially leading to the addition of new exemptions or the revision of existing ones. Manufacturers and businesses impacted by RoHS should consistently monitor the latest updates from the European Commission to ensure ongoing compliance. This vigilance ensures alignment with the current regulations. Exemptions within the EU RoHS Directive affecting companies using hexavalent chromium were introduced by the European Commission (EC) on October 28, 2022. At ComplianceXL, our dedicated team remains committed to delivering the latest news on EU RoHS and regulatory compliance that could influence your business operations. We furnish dependable information and insights, empowering you to remain informed and make well-informed decisions. Furthermore, our team is poised to assist you in devising strategies for complete compliance with all relevant regulations.Contact us today for more information!
BOM Checks and RCDs: Navigating Compliance Regulations
Business across industries are required to comply with regulatory requirements, which ensures the safety, quality, and conformity of their products. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of compliance regulations, specifically the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance Declaration (RCD). These compliance measures are crucial to manufacturers since they ensure consumer and environment safety, and maintain customer loyalty. Bill of Materials (BOM) Check: Ensuring Product Safety and Compliance The Bill of Materials (BOM) is a comprehensive list of the components, parts, and materials required to manufacture the product. To identify restricted or hazardous substances in a BOM, it is necessary to verify the materials against relevant compliance regulations. To ensure product safety and to comply with regulatory requirements, this process is crucial. The importance of a BOM check can be summarized as follows: Mitigating Health and Environmental Risks: The elimination of potentially harmful substances from a product can be accomplished by conducting a thorough BOM check as a result, environmental and health risks are mitigated. Complying with industry standards: Certain products are subject to compliance regulations, such as RoHS, which limit hazardous substances. By checking the BOM, manufacturers ensure that they are following regulations and standards. Enhancing consumer trust: As consumers become increasingly concerned about product safety and sustainability, checking the BOM of a product will demonstrate the manufacturer’s commitment to compliance, thus building consumer trust. Compliance Declaration (RCD) for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS): Protecting Consumers and the Environment RoHS Compliance Declarations are crucial components of compliance regulations, especially for electrical and electronic equipment. The RCD restricts the use of hazardous substances in these products, protecting consumers and the environment. RCDs are important for several reasons: Ensuring product safety: Electronic products cannot use lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, or certain brominated flame retardants, according to the RCD. Consumer safety and health risks are reduced when manufacturers comply with the RCD. Promoting environmental responsibility: Electronic products can contain hazardous substances that harm the environment. RCD restrictions encourage manufacturers to adopt more sustainable practices, reducing their environmental impact. Meeting Market Access Requirements: The RCD has been adopted as a mandatory compliance regulation in many countries and regions. Manufacturers can ensure their products meet the requirements of international trade by obtaining the necessary certifications and declarations. Compliance Regulations: Recent Updates and Future Trends As compliance regulations evolve, they are aligned with international standards and address emerging concerns. The following are some recent updates and future trends to keep an eye on: Expanded Regulation Scope: Regulatory bodies are expanding compliance regulations to cover more industries and products. To keep up with these developments, manufacturers must keep their products up to date. Strict Enforcement and Verification: Compliance enforcement and verification processes are becoming increasingly important to authorities. To meet heightened scrutiny, manufacturers must provide comprehensive documentation, test reports, and evidence of compliance. Embracing Digital Solutions: A new generation of digital compliance solutions is emerging because of technological advancements. By using automated systems and software, BOM checks can be managed, documentation can be streamlined, and compliance transparency can be improved. BOM checks ensure that materials and components comply with safety and regulatory requirements, while RCDs confirm compliance. ComplianceXL assists clients with these processes, ensuring product safety, meeting legal obligations, enhancing reputation, and minimizing risks. Keeping up with regulations and prioritizing compliance is essential for maintaining product quality and integrity. Get in touch with us today!!
REACH and RoHS: New Implications for Electronics Manufacturers
The Oeko-Institut (Institute for Applied Ecology) has issued an amended version for the report of RoHS Pack 22. Please visit Rohs News for more details. According to a recent press announcement made by EC, the next stage of REACH: “The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the revision of the REACH. The revision will aim to align EU chemical rules with the Commission’s ambitions for safe and sustainable chemicals, high levels of protection for health and the environment and preservation of the internal market. The planned REACH revision is one of the actions announced in the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.” Visit European Commission’s website to read more: REACH Regulation
All you need to know about New RoHS Project (Pack 25)
Oeko-Institut has been appointed by the European Commission to assist in reviewing requests for exemptions of Restricted Substances under the Directive 2011/65/EU, commonly known as RoHS 2. The purpose of this consultation is to collect contributions from stakeholders. Oeko is responsible for collecting and evaluating information provided by Stakeholders, whereas institutions of the European Union are solely responsible for making decisions. The Oeko-Institut has begun assessment of the two exemption requests for the new RoHS project – pack 25. Below are the exemptions requests raised with the EU for the RoHS Directive: Mercury in pressure transducers (Mercury in melt pressure transducers for capillary rheometers at temperatures over 300°C) DEHP in a PVC base material (Bis (ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) as a plasticizer in polyvinyl chloride (PVC), is used to produce amperometric, potentiometric and conductometric electrochemical sensors, which are used in medical devices for the analysis of whole blood (i.e. in-vitro diagnostic medical devices). This study will provide information on exemption requests for two new exemptions that will be listed in Annex IV of Directive 2011/65/EU. It is important to note that this list of exemptions is specific to monitoring and control instruments for medical devices. The consultation period started on 30 November 2021 and will last for a period of 10 weeks, finishing on 8 February 2022. When submitting stakeholder contributions, it should clearly state if the exemption requests are justified or if there is no explanation. Your contribution must be supported by relevant technical and scientific evidence presented as part of the submission. The confidential information submitted during the consultation will be posted on the CIRCABC (Communication and Information Resource Centre for Administrations, Businesses and Citizens) website. Stakeholders will be given the opportunity to exchange further information after the consultation. Following the consultation period, the exchange of information or need for technical discussion will be identified. Consultations will be conducted with the following groups: EEE industry EEE industry federations Consultancies Research institutions & universities NGOs Public administrations To stay abreast of regulatory updates around material compliance, ask for a no-cost Compliance Gap Analysis with one of our global compliance specialists today!
What is the UAE RoHS? How does it Impact your Business in the Middle East?
The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced regulatory controls on some product categories introduced into their market. The standardization body is the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) for regulating the restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS). This new regulation has been enforced from January 1, 2020. UAE RoHS is like EU RoHS (European Union Directive 2011/65/EU), which restricts the use of hazardous substances in EEE and applies to all the EEE products, (Dependent on electricity or EM field, Voltage rating not exceeding 1KV DC and 1.5KV AC) imported to UAE market. The following category of products fall under the UAE RoHS regulation: Large household appliances: Refrigerators, Electric stoves, Electric fans and Microwaves, are a few examples. Small household appliances: Vacuum cleaners, hairdryers, coffee makers and Irons are a few examples IT and telecommunication equipment: Computers and Printers are a few examples Consumer equipment: TVs, DVD players, stereos, video camera Lighting equipment: Electric Lamps, light fixtures & light bulbs Electrical and electronic tools (except for large-scale stationary industrial tools): Drills, saws, nail guns, sprayers, lathes, trimmers, blowers Toys, leisure and sports equipment: Video games, treadmills, talking dolls Medical devices (except for all implanted and infected products): In-vitro diagnostic medical devices Monitoring and control instruments including industrial monitoring and control instruments: Smoke detectors, fire alarms, including industrial applications Automatic dispensers: vending machines, ATMs Other EEE not covered by any of the categories above or, and falling within the definition of article one (products operated by electric power or electromagnetic field and designed to operate at a voltage of not more than 1000 volts for alternating current and 1500 volts for direct current Products that are exempt from UAE RoHS include EEEs used for the following purposes: Military/security; outer space; specially designed equipment; large-scale stationary industrial tools; large-scale fixed installations; non-type approved means of transportation; non-road mobile machinery made available exclusively for professional use; active implantable medical devices; professional photovoltaic panels; research and development equipment for business-to-business basis; and products for general lighting covered under UAE Cabinet Decision No. 24 of 2012. Same as EU RoHS, UAE RoHS aims in controlling the presence of below 10 hazardous substances Lead (Pb) (0.1%) Mercury (Hg) (0.1%) Cadmium (Cd) (0.01%) Hexavalent chromium (Vi) (0.1%) Polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) (0.1%) Polybrominated biphenyl ethers (PBDE) (0.1%) Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (0.1%) 8Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) (0.1%) Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (0.1%) Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) (0.1%) Who should apply? A supplier or an authorised representative is responsible for the conformation and acknowledgement. How to comply with RoHS requirements? Below are 2 options to comply with UAE RoHS. Mandatory under the Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (‘ECAS’) The requirements under option 1 are stated as below. Risk assessment to be submitted if full product assessment for RoHS is not completed. Applicant should provide declaration of conformity on ESMA’s template. Applicant can submit full RoHS test report of the complete product if available, or test reports of at least 3 critical components of the product. ESMA verifies the certificates and issues CoC. A CoC is valid only for 1 year. Module H under the Emirates Quality Mark (‘EQM’) schemeThe manufacturing facility itself is evaluated for compliance. EQM approvals are valid for three years. Under this option; Applicant will execute a DoC (Declaration of Conformity); Applicant will submit risk assessment documents based on IEC 63000, IEC 62476 and IEC 62474; A technical audit and verification is conducted through ESMA undertaking a site visit at the manufacturing facility; and ESMA verifies compliance then issues approval for the use of the EQM on the products manufactured by the facility. Penalties Products entering the country will not be cleared through customs. The supplier should withdraw non-compliant products from the market Penalties include imprisonment and fines of up to AED 30,000 according to the Federal Law No. 28 of 2001 on the establishment of ESMA. Are you an exporter to the Middle East? It is the time you comply with UAE RoHS to have smooth business operations. Talk to our Global Compliance Specialist today and simply compliance for your organisation.
Why all Electrical and electronic equipment/product (EEE) manufactures & supplies need to comply with RoHS?
The RoHS aims to protect human health and environment. It encourages the design of the electrical products to be environment friendly and safe in regards to recycling and recovery. The chemicals and materials restricted under RoHS directive are hazardous to the environment and pollute landfills. They are dangerous in terms of occupational exposure during manufacturing and recycling. Thus RoHS directives ensures safe production of electronic equipments and products. The goal of RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) is to reduce the environmental effect and health impact of electronics. The legislation’s primary purpose is to make electronics manufacturing safer at every stage of an electronic device’s life cycle. RoHS Compliance for Global Market Footprint The RoHS compliance is no longer limited to EU market. The RoHS compliance is further extended across the world. The countries such as , US California , China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Norway, India, Ukraine, Singapore, UAE , Turkey, Eurasia, Brazil have passed their own laws which comply with RoHS directives and restricts the use of hazardous materials and elements in electrical equipments and electronic manufacturing which aims to protect human health and environment.The manufacturer or importer can stand its footprint in global market only if it’s products are in compliance with RoHS standards.Using non- RoHS parts is now a legal matter. This is because all products have to conform with the RoHS standards , denoted by CE mark on the products, if they are to be sold. Importance of RoHS compliance Shifting to RoHS-compliant is an important call as globally the RoHS directives are laid down as strict laws. If you do not do so, in the long run you would face greater risks, economically. Sooner or later, most of the major world markets will be covered under RoHS laws. So, shifting to RoHS-compliant products would also be essential to export Indian products or components to global markets. On the other hand, failing to comply with RoHS rules could result in hefty fines, an increase in the cost of the recycling and re-export of material, or the ban of a product from being exported. The director, manager or executive officer of a company will be regarded as having committed the offence. There can be indirect consequences also, like losing market competitiveness or future business opportunities. Challenges to overcome Throughout the electronics supply chain, all stakeholders would need to plan the changeover to RoHS-compliant products strategically, keeping in mind the costs and expenses involved in different processes. To use, produce or procure alternative safe components, modules and products will be really expensive, as extensive R&D is needed, for which companies will have to invest a great deal of time as well as resources. Enhanced manufacturing costs: To some extent, manufacturing costs would increase due to the process changes with new materials, and the low production yields associated with the new processes. The costs would also include phasing out capital equipment used for six substances banned by RoHS rules. For example, the cost of lead-free solder is approximately twice the cost of conventional lead-based solders. RoHS-compliant materials contain costly metals like silver and gold, and also need an increased rate of recycling. Manufacturing costs would also increase due to high failure rates of lead-free components during the manufacturing process. Import costs of these components and modules are also high. Technological knowhow: Since electronic products are very complex, making them green also requires technological knowhow, which is available in the developed countries. New technology calls for very high costs, leading to increased development and production costs. And this cost will definitely be passed on to the customers. Administrative expenses, which includes costs of training and gathering information, personnel and resource expenses, etc, will go up. The companies incurred cost for material declarations from suppliers and testing components for compliance, etc. Also, certification, auditing, etc, would involve costs. New Opportunities for Businesses with RoHS compliance It’s better to wake up today and take decisions before you fall back due to shortcomings in your parameters. Adhering to the rules laid down by government will definitely give you a front head to opportunities in the competitive business scenario. Complying with RoHS rules will ultimately increase the business opportunities for manufacturers as well as channel partners, as now they can compete in the global market, and their scope for exports would widen significantly. Talk to our RoHS Compliance Specialist today, meet all your regulatory compliance obligations and stay ahead of supply chain sustainability.
Substances for possible futures restriction under RoHS-2!!
European commission has made a contract with Oeko-Institute to conduct consultations to support the review of the list in relation to the Substance Review and Substance Inventory under RoHS 2 (Pack 15). Stakeholder consultation for evaluation of restricted substance list and new exemption request under RoHS 2(Pack 15) has started on 05th December 2019 and until 30th January 2020. Substance Assessment:- There are seven substances to be assessed in the course of the study with a view to review and amen the RoHS Annex II list of restricted substances. In relation to RoHS restricted substances, the committee will be assessing 3 substances out of seven, in current consultation:- Tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBP-A) Medium Chain Chlorinated Paraffin (MCCPs) Diantimony trioxide Below 4 substances has been already assessed in previous consultation closed on 7th November 2019:- Cobalt dichloride and Cobalt sulphate Nickel sulphate and Nickel sulfa mate Beryllium and its compounds Indium phosphide Substance Prioritization:- This consultation will collect the input on quantitative usage data for 43 priority substances that has been identified under EEE, the highest priority group of substance inventory. Following are the groups targeted by the consultation:- EEE industry EEE industry federations Research institutions & universities NGOs Consultancies Public administrations Conclusion:- The aim of the RoHS recast was, among other things, to reduce administrative burdens and ensure coherency with newer policies and legislation covering, for example, chemicals and the new legislative framework for the marketing of products in the European Union. The RoHS Recast Directive (RoHS 2) was published in the Official Journal on 1 July 2011. In January 2017, the Commission adopted a legislative proposal to introduce adjustments in the scope of the Directive, supported by the impact assessment. The preparatory RoHS 2 scope review studies are also available. The respective legislative act amending the RoHS 2 Directive, adopted by the European Parliament and the Council, has been published in the Official Journal on 21 November 2017.
Does your company fall under expiring RoHS exemptions? Time to check!!!!
When the European Union implemented RoHS, they understood the industry was not ready for a full restriction. As part of the RoHS implementation, exemptions were created for defined specific permitted uses for these substances. Each exemption was assigned an expiry date by which time these specific use cases for restricted substances would no longer be permitted. Below are the exemptions that are getting expired in 2019. Exemption Applicable category * End date 6(a) – Lead as an alloying element in steel for machining purposes and in galvanized steel containing up to 0.35 % lead by weight 1 to 7 and 10 30 – June – 2019 6(b) – Lead as an alloying element in aluminum containing up to 0.4 % lead by weight 1 to 7 and 10 30 – June – 2019 9(b)-(I) – Lead in bearing shells and bushes for refrigerant-containing hermetic scroll compressors with a stated electrical power input equal or below 9 kW for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) applications 1 to 7 and 10 21 – July – 2019 21 – Cadmium in phosphor coatings in image intensifiers for X-ray images until 31 December 2019 and in spare parts for X-ray systems placed on the EU market before 1 January 2020. 8 and 9 31 – Dec – 2019 24 – Lead enabling vacuum tight connections between aluminum and steel in X-ray image intensifiers. 8 and 9 31 – Dec – 2019 30 – Hexavalent chromium in alkali dispensers used to create photocathodes in X-ray image intensifiers until 31 December 2019 and in spare parts for X-ray systems placed on the EU market before 1 January 2020. 8 and 9 31 – Dec – 2019 32 – Lead in solders on printed circuit boards of detectors and data acquisition units for Positron Emission Tomographs which are integrated into Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment. 8 and 9 31 – Dec – 2019 38 – Lead in solder in one interface of large area stacked die elements with more than 500 interconnects per interface which are used in X-ray detectors of computed tomography and X-ray systems. Expires on 31 December 2019. May be used after that date in spare parts for CT and X-ray systems placed on the market before 1 January 2020. 8 and 9 31 – Dec – 2019 *EU RoHS Categories: Category 1 Large household appliances: refrigerators, washers, stoves, air conditioners Category 2 Small household appliances: vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, coffee makers, irons Category 3 Computing and communications equipment: computers, printers, copiers, phones Category 4 Consumer electronics: TVs, DVD players, stereos, video cameras Category 5 Lighting: lamps, lighting fixtures, light bulbs Category 6 Power tools: drills, saws, nail guns, sprayers, lathes, trimmers, blowers Category 7 Toys and sports equipment: videogames, electric trains, treadmills Category 8 Medical devices and equipment Category 9 Control and monitoring equipment Category 10 Automatic dispensers: vending machines, ATM machines Category 11 All other electrical and electronic equipment Here is the list of Industries that needs to comply before the stipulated deadline. Exemption Material End date Large household appliances Small household appliances Computing and communications equipment Consumer electronics Lighting Power tools Toys and sports equipment Medical devices and equipment Control and monitoring equipment Automatic dispensers All other electrical and electronic equipment 6(a) Lead as an alloying element in steel for machining purposes and in galvanized steel containing up to 0,35 % lead by weight 30-06-2019 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes – – Yes – 6(b) Lead as an alloying element in aluminum containing up to 0,4 % lead by weight 30-06-2019 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes – – Yes – 9(b)-(I) Lead in bearing shells and bushes for refrigerant-containing hermetic scroll compressors with a stated electrical power input equal or below 9 kW for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) applications 21-07-2019 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes – – Yes – 21 Cadmium in phosphor coatings in image intensifiers for X-ray images until 31 December 2019 and in spare parts for X-ray systems placed on the EU market before 1 January 2020. 31-12-2019 – – – – – – – Yes Yes – – 24 Lead enabling vacuum tight connections between aluminum and steel in X-ray image intensifiers. Expires on 31 December 2019. 31-12-2019 – – – – – – – Yes Yes – – 30 Hexavalent chromium in alkali dispensers used to create photocathodes in X-ray image intensifiers until 31 December 2019 and in spare parts for X-ray systems placed on the EU market before 1 January 2020. 31-12-2019 – – – – – – – Yes Yes – – 32 Lead in solders on printed circuit boards of detectors and data acquisition units for Positron Emission Tomographs which are integrated into Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment. Expires on 31 December 2019. 31-12-2019 – – – – – – – Yes Yes – – 38 Lead in solder in one interface of large area stacked die elements with more than 500 interconnects per interfaces which are used in X-ray detectors of computed tomography and X-ray systems. Expires on 31 December 2019. May be used after that date in spare parts for CT and X-ray systems placed on the market before 1 January 2020. 31-12-2019 – – – – – – – Yes Yes – – 8(b) Cadmium and its compounds in electrical contacts 29-02-2020 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes – – Yes – 15 Lead in solders to complete a viable electrical connection between semiconductor die and carrier within integrated circuit flip chip packages 29-02-2020 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes – – Yes – 21 Lead and cadmium in printing inks for the application of enamels on glasses, such as borosilicate and soda lime glasses 29-02-2020 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes – – Yes – 27 Lead in — solders, — termination coatings of electrical and electronic components and printed circuit boards, — connections of electrical wires, shields and enclosed connectors, which are used in (a)