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Circuit boards and soldering equipment in a quality-control area

Ukraine·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·29 Sept 2026

Ukraine Adopts Revised RoHS Exemptions And Supplier-Information Duties

Ukraine has revised lead and mercury exemptions and supplier-information duties under its electrical-equipment hazardous-substances regulation. The first affected exemptions expire on 11 December 2026.

Ukraine·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·29 Sept 2026

European Commission

European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·13 Feb 2025

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.

European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·13 Feb 2025

Retial fashion

European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·13 Feb 2025

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·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·13 Feb 2025

Metal alloys

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·16 Jan 2025

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)·16 Jan 2025

Electronics board

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·16 Jan 2025

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)·16 Jan 2025

Soldering

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·16 Jan 2025

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)·16 Jan 2025

Electronics

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·11 Dec 2024

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.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·11 Dec 2024

LED TV

Malta·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·25 Nov 2024

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)·25 Nov 2024

Woman using remote on electric pvc windows

Malta·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·31 Aug 2024

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.

Malta·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·31 Aug 2024

Jewellery and fashion products

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·REACH·31 May 2024

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·REACH·31 May 2024

LED TV on a stand

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·23 Mar 2024

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.

European Economic Area·Northern Ireland·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·23 Mar 2024

UKCA marking

Great Britain·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·15 Feb 2024

UK Government Unveils Digital Labelling Legislation

The digital labelling initiative allows companies to upload crucial regulatory and manufacturing details online.

Great Britain·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·15 Feb 2024

Feet standing on yoga mat

European Economic Area·REACH·24 Jan 2024

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·REACH·24 Jan 2024

LED lights

European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·24 Jan 2024

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)·24 Jan 2024

Electronics board

European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·24 Jan 2024

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)·24 Jan 2024

Hand holding a remote for an electric window on the roof

European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·24 Jan 2024

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.

European Economic Area·Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)·24 Jan 2024

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