Two drafts on exemption clauses in Annex IV to RoHS 2.0
Pubdate : 2016-01-22 Source : Unknow Writer : CIRS
On 15 January 2016, EU submitted two directive drafts to the committee with the publication of Notification G/TBT/N/EU/335 and G/TBT/N/EU/336 to adapt to technology progress.
The drafts amended Annex IV to RoHS 2.0 (Directive 2011/65/EU) to add two exemptions as the following:
1. In Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU, the following point 43 is added:
2. In Annex IV, point 26 is replaced by the following:
The above drafts are expected to be approved in April 2016. The consultation period ends on the 61st day since its notification.
C&K Testing advises manufacturers to track on the changes to RoHS exemptions and look for more eco-friendly substitutes to comply with the latest requirements.
The drafts amended Annex IV to RoHS 2.0 (Directive 2011/65/EU) to add two exemptions as the following:
1. In Annex IV to Directive 2011/65/EU, the following point 43 is added:
Clause | Exemption | Validity |
43 | Cadmium anodes in Hersch cells for oxygen sensors used in industrial monitoring and control instruments, where sensitivity below 10 ppm is required. | Seven years since the effectiveness of the Directive |
2. In Annex IV, point 26 is replaced by the following:
Clause | Exemption | Validity |
26 |
Lead in the following applications that are used durably at a temperature below –20°C under normal operating and storage conditions: – (a) solders on printed circuit boards; – (b) termination coatings of electrical and electronic components and coatings of printed circuit boards; – (c) solders for connecting wires and cables; – (d) solders connecting transducers and sensors. Lead in solders of electrical connections to temperature measurement sensors in devices which are designed to be used periodically at temperatures below –150°C. |
Expire on 30 June 2021. |
The above drafts are expected to be approved in April 2016. The consultation period ends on the 61st day since its notification.
C&K Testing advises manufacturers to track on the changes to RoHS exemptions and look for more eco-friendly substitutes to comply with the latest requirements.
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Further information
Draft 16-0139
Draft 16-0140
Further information
Draft 16-0139
Draft 16-0140
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