European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
EU Crackdown On Delayed Directive Transposition
The EU Commission is taking legal action against 27 Member States for failing to transpose key directives. Learn why.
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European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
New EU Enforcement Reveals High Levels Of Restricted Chemicals In Seasonal Goods
A Swedish investigation finds excessive lead, phthalates, and cadmium in 21% of tested seasonal products. Learn about compliance risks and regulatory actions.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
EU Considers Exemption For Lead In Steel, Aluminium, And Copper
The EU proposes exemptions for lead in steel, aluminium, and copper under the RoHS Directive. Feedback is open until 10 February 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
EU Proposes Lead Exemption Renewal In Electronics
Discover the EU's updated proposal for lead exemptions in electronics under the RoHS Directive. Learn how this initiative supports innovation and sustainability.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
EU Reviews Exemption For Lead Use In High Melting Temperature Solders
EU opens consultation on revising lead exemptions in high melting temperature solders under the RoHS Directive. Feedback ends 10 Feb 2025.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
EU Abandons TBBP-A And MCCPs Restrictions Under RoHS Directive
The EU has abandoned plans to restrict TBBP-A and MCCPs under the RoHS Directive, leaving the future of hazardous substance regulation uncertain.
Malta·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
Malta Updates Regulations On Hazardous Substances In Electronic Equipment
Malta updates regulations under the Product Safety Act, introducing new cadmium use exemptions in electronics. Compliance required by January 2025.
Malta·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
Malta Updates RoHS Regulations For Hazardous Substances In Electronics
From 28 May 2026, recovered rigid PVC from electronic windows and doors can only be used for new articles in specific categories per the regulations.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·
REF-10 Workshop Reveals Persistent Challenges In EU Chemical Compliance
A significant 81% of participants recognised the presence of "free riders" who avoid compliance duties.
European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
EU Amends Cadmium Exemption In Electronics, Tightening Use In Quantum Dot LEDs
The new directive specifies that cadmium can be used in downshifting semiconductor nanocrystal quantum dots directly deposited on LED chips.
Great Britain·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
UK Government Unveils Digital Labelling Legislation
The digital labelling initiative allows companies to upload crucial regulatory and manufacturing details online.
European Economic Area·REACH·
18% Of Consumer Products Are Non-Compliant With EU Chemical Laws
The illegal items include electrical devices, sports equipment, children's toys and fashion products.
European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
EU Commission Proposes Amendment For Cadmium Use In Quantum Dots
Cadmium is used in quantum dots for LED applications due to its unique electronic and optical properties.
European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
RoHS Directive Review Report Published
Evaluation of a decade of the RoHS Directive in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE).
European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·
RoHS Exemption For Cadmium And Lead In Recovered PVC
The granted exemption will expire on 28 May 2028, which coincides with a scheduled review of related restrictions under REACH.
