On February 24, 2022, the European Commission published 12 directives in its Official Journal:

(EU) 2022/274 ，(EU) 2022/275 ，

(EU) 2022/276 ，(EU) 2022/277 ，

(EU) 2022/2778，(EU) 2022/279 ，

(EU) 2022/280 ，(EU) 2022/281 ，

(EU) 2022/282 ，(EU) 2022/283 ，

(EU) 2022/284，和(EU) 2022/287.

Annex III of the RoHS Directive has been extensively revised and updated, and this update focuses on all types of lamps or luminaires for conventional or special applications.

In (EU) 2022/274, 3, 3(a), 3(b) and 3(c) in Annex III of the RoHS Directive are replaced by the following exemptions:

In (EU) 2022/275, 4(c), 4(c)-I, 4(c)-II, and 4(c)-III in Annex III of the RoHS Directive are replaced by the following exemptions:

In (EU) 2022/276, 1(a), 1(b), 1(c), 1(d) and 1(e) in Annex III of the RoHS Directive are replaced by the following exemptions:

In (EU) 2022/277, 1(g) in Annex III of the RoHS Directive was replaced by the following exemptions:

In (EU) 2022/278, 4(e) in Annex III of the RoHS Directive was replaced by the following exemptions:

In (EU) 2022/279, 4(f) in Annex III of the RoHS Directive is replaced by the following exemptions:

In (EU) 2022/280, 4(a) in Annex III of the RoHS Directive was replaced by the following exemption:

In (EU) 2022/281, 1(f) in Annex III of the RoHS Directive was replaced by the following exemptions:

In (EU) 2022/282, 2(b)(3) in Annex III of the RoHS Directive was replaced by the following exemptions:

In (EU) 2022/283, 4(b), 4(b)-I, 4(b)-II, and 4(b)-III in Annex III of the RoHS Directive are replaced by the following exemptions:

In (EU) 2022/284, 2(a), 2(a)(1), 2(a)(2), 2(a)(3), 2(a)(4) and 2(a)(5) in Annex III to the RoHS Directive are replaced by the exemptions below:

In (EU) 2022/287, 2(b)(4) in Annex III of the RoHS Directive was replaced by new exemptions 2(b)(4)-I, 2(b)(4)-II and 2(b)(4)-III:

What are RoHS exemptions?

Exemptions are an important part of the RoHS Directive. Before the expiration of the exemption clause, companies or industry organizations can apply to the European Commission for an extension of the exemption period. The European Commission shall evaluate the received extension application and decide whether to extend or revise the exemption clause.

Laboratory Recommendations

This update has revised a number of exemptions for the use of mercury in fluorescent lamps. ChemLab suggests that relevant companies should pay attention to the latest developments of the exemptions to ensure that their products are compliant with RoHS.

ChemLab is able to provide one-stop RoHS solutions to assist companies in investigating the content of relevant substances in their products, so that they can effectively respond to the new requirements and avoid trade risks.