Aims to regulate hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) to reduce environmental pollution and risks to human health arising during manufacturing, use, and end-of-life stages.
First introduced in 2003, subsequent amendments have expanded the scope of products covered, increased the number of restricted substances, and tightened exemption provisions
Scope (Article 2 & Annex I): Applies to most electrical and electronic equipment, excluding specific uses such as military, aerospace, large-scale industrial equipment, and certain medical applications.
Exemptions (Annex III): Provisions allowing temporary relaxation of restrictions when the use of restricted substances is unavoidable or technically difficult to substitute.
EU RoHS Delegated Directives (Adopted September 8, 2025)
C(2025)5961: Lead in steel, aluminum, and copper alloys
C(2025)5939: Lead in high melting temperature solders
On September 8, 2025, the European Commission finalized delegated directives amending Annex III of the RoHS Directive (Restriction of Hazardous Substances, 2011/65/EU). These directives are expected to enter into force in late 2025.
Overview of EU RoHS
Aims to regulate hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) to reduce environmental pollution and risks to human health arising during manufacturing, use, and end-of-life stages.
First introduced in 2003, subsequent amendments have expanded the scope of products covered, increased the number of restricted substances, and tightened exemption provisions
Scope (Article 2 & Annex I): Applies to most electrical and electronic equipment, excluding specific uses such as military, aerospace, large-scale industrial equipment, and certain medical applications.
Restricted Substances (Annex II): 10 (Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr⁶⁺, PBB, PBDE, DEHP, BBP, DBP, and DIBP).
Exemptions (Annex III): Provisions allowing temporary relaxation of restrictions when the use of restricted substances is unavoidable or technically difficult to substitute.
EU RoHS Delegated Directives (Adopted September 8, 2025)
C(2025)5961: Lead in steel, aluminum, and copper alloys
C(2025)5939: Lead in high melting temperature solders
C(2025)5940: Lead in glass and ceramic components
Key Changes
Structural changes providing greater clarity for specific applications
Addition of new exemptions (new categories)
Phase-out of certain exemptions (revoked)
Note: Revoked exemptions with designated phase-out periods are not eligible for renewal
Renewal of expiry dates for existing exemptions
For detailed changes by delegated directive, please refer to the attached file