Mercury in low pressure non-phosphor coated discharge lamps, where the application requires the main range of the lamp-spectral output to be in the ultraviolet spectrum: up to 15mg mercury may be used per lamp. This exemption has been renewed. It expires on 24 February 2027. 6. Mercury in high pressure sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes in lamps with improved colour rendering index Ra >60 Other differences include new responsibilities for importers and distributors and markings to improve traceability to the technical files. These are part of the NLF for directives and make the supply chain a more active part of the policing (Directive 2011/65/EU Articles 7, 9, 10).

RoHS restricted substances have been used in a broad array of consumer electronics products. Examples of components that have contained lead include: Electrical lighting equipment is regulated by RoHS on the use of hazardous substances. In many types of lighting products, it is easy to find restricted substances (e.g heavy metals) used in the parts of the coating, solder, and circuit board. Soldering Compatibility" (PDF). 2004. Archived from the original on 11 March 2011 . Retrieved 24 August 2023. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL ( link) Emergency lamps. 15 mg per lamp. This exemption has been renewed. It expires on 24 February 2027. 4. Mercury in cold cathode fluorescent lamps and external electrode fluorescent lamps (CCFL and EEFL) for special purposesCalifornia has passed the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 (EWRA). This law prohibits the sale of electronic devices after 1 January 2007, that are prohibited from being sold under the EU RoHS directive, but across a much narrower scope that includes LCDs, CRTs, and the like and only covers the four heavy metals restricted by RoHS. EWRA also has a restricted material disclosure requirement.

RoHS compliance is mandatory for any electronic component found in wristwatches, such as Quartz movements, induction chargers, heart-rate sensors, chips, and touchscreens (if any). Note that the battery of smartwatches is excluded from RoHS. Light sources containing high levels of mercury have been found to have a significant negative environmental impact. Hence, the UK (The UK committed to this regulation while still part of the EU) wants to phase them out through new restrictions and legislation. As a consequence, many tonnes of this toxic chemical element will no longer be polluting the environment. While some light sources have already been banned, the widely used T5 and T8 light sources will soon also become obsolete.

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Manufacturers placing EEE on the market in Great Britain and/or Northern Ireland must evaluate their production controls to ensure that their products do not exceed the maximum prescribed levels of the following hazardous substances:

Tri-band phosphor with long lifetime (≥ 25,000 hours): 5mg per lamp. This exemption has been revoked. It expires on 1 February 2024. 3. Mercury in other fluorescent lamps Directive of the European Parliament and of the council on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (Recast)" (PDF). The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union. 22 March 2011. p.14 et. seq. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 December 2012 . Retrieved 22 May 2013.Mercury in high pressure sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes in lamps with improved colour rendering index Ra > 60: 155W < P ≤ 405W: 40mg per burner. This exemption has been revoked. It expires on 1 February 2024. The rise in the production and use of electrical and electronic products, such as mobile phones, computers, and kitchen appliances, has resulted in an increasing volume of electrical and electronic waste. During the use, collection, treatment and disposal of such waste, products may release harmful (hazardous) substances such as lead, mercury and cadmium, which can cause major environmental and health problems. Now, RoHS is a set of restrictions imposed to preserve the environment, improve recycling possibilities and minimize the risk of substance exposure. Mercury in high pressure sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes in lamps with improved colour rendering index Ra > 60: P ≤ 155W: 30mg per burner. This exemption has been revoked. It expires on 1 February 2024.

Printed circuit boards have a wide range of applications such as scanning equipment, monitors, medical instruments, and navigation equipment. Being electronics components, they shall also comply with RoHS. IBM Engineering Specification 46G3772: Baseline Environmental Requirements for Supplier Deliverables to IBM". Ibm.com. 26 May 2015. Archived from the original on 4 July 2015 . Retrieved 3 July 2015. Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (recast) (Text with EEA relevance)".Economic operators in Great Britain and Northern Ireland must take specific steps if they know or suspect a product is non-compliant, including: