New exemptions for lead use in electrical and electronic equipment
29 Aug 20263 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers and distributors of electrical and electronic equipment
Summary
Exemptions are expanded and reorganized to allow lead use in solders, glass, ceramics and metal alloys in electronic devices when no viable alternatives exist.
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This order transposes three EU delegated directives of 2025 that update exemptions for lead use in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS directive). Points 6 and 7 of Annex III of RD 219/2013 are modified, extending deadlines and reorganizing sub-entries to allow more specific evaluations by application. High-tempe…
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