Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS)

The RoHS Directive currently restricts the use of ten substances: lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP).

All products with an electrical and electronic component, unless specifically excluded, have to comply with these restrictions.

In 2017, the Commission adopted a legislative proposal adjusting the scope of the RoHS Directive.

Timeline

Key dates related to the RoHS Directive

1. 7 December 2023 Review finalised and proposed targeted amendment of the RoHS DirectiveFind out more
2. 10 March – 2 June 2022 Commission launches public consultation of the review of the RoHS DirectiveFind out more and contribute to the consultation
3. 24 February 2022 Commission publishes delegated acts ending use of mercury in lampsFind out more
4. December 2021 Commission adopts 12 Delegated Directives concerning exemptions for the use of mercury in lampsFind out more
5. 15 November 2017 RoHS Directive amended
6. 02 January 2013D eadline for EU countries to transpose provisions of new RoHS Directive
7. 21 July 2011New RoHS Directive enters into force
8. 27 January 2003First RoHS Directive enters into force

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