Navigating the Latest RoHS Exemptions: Key Updates for Regulatory Experts and Compliance Managers
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of environmental regulations, staying abreast of the latest updates to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive is crucial for regulatory experts and compliance managers.
Recently, there have been significant developments concerning RoHS exemptions that merit your attention. Understanding these changes can help ensure continued compliance and avoid potential pitfalls in your supply chain and product development processes.
Recent RoHS Exemption Updates:
The European Commission has issued new exemptions and renewals on the 13th of March 2024, amending Directive 2011/65/EU that impact several sectors. Here’s a breakdown of the most notable updates:
Exemption Number | Exemption Description | Expiry Date | Explanation |
39(a) | Cadmium selenide in downshifting cadmium-based semiconductor nanocrystal quantum dots for use in display lighting applications (< 0,2 μg Cd per mm2 of display screen area) | Expires for all categories on 21 November 2025 | This is a renewal of the previous RoHS Exemption listed in entry 39(a) of Annex III to Directive 2011/65/EU. It was set to expire on October 31, 2019 and had been previously requested for renewal. |
39(b) | Cadmium in downshifting semiconductor nanocrystal quantum dots directly deposited on LED semiconductor chips for use in display and projection applications (< 5 μg Cd per mm2 of LED chip surface) with a maximum amount per device of 1 mg. | Expires for all categories on 31 December 2027 | This is a new exemption added to RoHS |
Important Dates to Note:
The due date for the Adoption and Publication of Laws, Regulations and Administrative Provisions necessary to comply with this directive is 31 December 2024. The text for these would have to be communicated to the Commission as well.
The starting date for the application of these provisions is 1 January 2025. When Member States adopt those provisions, they would also need to contain a reference to this Directive in their official publication.
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