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歐盟RoHS指令與時事

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EU announces new RoHS Annex IV Item 49 exclusion clause

The EU announced the addition of a new exclusion clause for mercury in Annex IV medical devices and monitoring instruments. On July 11, 2023, the EU Official Journal officially published Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2023/1437, adding the 49th exclusion clause to Annex IV of the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). This update will take effect on the 20th day after the announcement. EU member states should adjust the relevant laws and regulations and announce them before January 31, 2024, and officially implement them on February 1, 2024. The new contents are as follows: Exemption items Scope of application and date 49 Mercury in melt pressure sensors of capillary rheometers with temperatures exceeding 300°C and pressures exceeding 1000 bar. Expiration date: December 31, 2025 Category 9 applies Source: (EU) 2023/1437 (please refer to the original text for details)

2025-07-14

EU Announcement – ​​New RoHS Annex III Item 9(a)-III Exclusion Clause

The study evaluating RoHS exemption applications concluded that replacing hexavalent chromium in refrigerant solutions is currently scientifically and technically unfeasible, while other heating technologies that eliminate hexavalent chromium in the form of sodium chromate do not offer equivalent functionality and performance. However, gas absorption heat pumps do offer higher energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions than condensing boilers, meeting the exemption requirements of Article 5 of the EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. Therefore, new exemptions for hexavalent chromium, Sections 9(a)-III, have been added to Annex III of the directive. On January 26, 2023, the Official Journal of the European Union officially published Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2023/171, adding new exclusions to Sections 9(a)-III of Annex III to the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). This update will take effect 20 days after publication. EU member states are required to adjust the relevant legislation and publish it by August 31, 2023, with implementation commencing on September 1, 2023. The new content is as follows: Exemption Scope and date 9(a)-III Hexavalent chromium as a corrosion inhibitor in the working fluid of carbon steel sealing circuits of gas absorption heat pumps for space and water heating, with a weight not exceeding 0.7% of the cooling solution Applicable to Category 1 Expiration date is December 31, 2026 Source: (EU) 2023/171 (For details, please refer to the original text)

2025-07-14

EU announces new RoHS Annex IV exclusion clauses 27 and 48

The Official Journal of the European Union officially published Commission Delegated Directives (EU) 2022/1631 and (EU) 2022/1632 on September 22, 2022, adding and revising the exclusion clauses in Annex IV to the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU), primarily exempting lead in some medical devices. On September 22, 2022, the Official Journal of the European Union officially published Commission Delegated Directives (EU) 2022/1631 and (EU) 2022/1632, adding Annex IV 27 (c) and (d) and 48 exclusion clauses to the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). These updates will take effect 20 days after the announcement. EU member states should adjust the relevant laws and publish them by February 28, 2023, and they will officially come into effect on March 1, 2023. The modifications are as follows: Exemption Items Scope of Application and Date 27 (c) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment with non-integrated receiving coils for which the declaration of conformity for this model is first issued before September 23, 2022, or (d) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment with integrated receiving coils, the magnets used in the equipment can produce a distance of 1 m from the isocenter 

2025-07-14

SASO RoHS Regulation Update!

SASO RoHS has been updated! It mainly amends some of the requirements for obtaining the SASO certificate of conformity for products exported to the region. Come and have a look! The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) updated the technical regulations on the restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment in August 2022, mainly amending some of the requirements for obtaining the SASO certificate of conformity for products exported to the region. The main changes to SASO RoHS are as follows: SGS Full Service Verification Service & Process: Importers register on the Saber official website → Submit application-related documents → Certification unit reviews → Certificate issuance RoHS document requirements: Applicant Manufacturer or its legal representative Other importers Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) V V RoHS test report X V Risk assessment document X V Product manual V V ISO 9001:2015 certificate (factory) V V Reference source: SASO RoHS TR-Restriction-of-hazardous-Substance-in-Electrical-and-Elec

2025-07-14

The EU plans to include medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) and tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A) in the RoHS control list by the end of 2022!

On May 20, 2022, the European Commission published an initiative on its official website regarding substances restricted under the RoHS Directive. The proposal would add tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A) and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) to the RoHS restricted substances list. The proposed initiative is expected to be adopted in the fourth quarter of 2022. Final control requirements will be determined by the final decision of the European Commission. SGS recommends that companies continue to monitor our newsletters and develop appropriate control strategies in advance. Two new substances recommended for control In March 2021, the EU RoHS assessment body released the final assessment report of RoHS investigation project Pack 15, recommending that medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) and tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A) be added to the control: About medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) and tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A) Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins MCCPs (including linear or branched chlorinated paraffins with carbon chain lengths of C14-C17) Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A)

2025-07-14

EU amends Annex III of RoHS Directive to exclude multiple mercury clauses

On February 24, 2022, the European Union published in its Official Journal 12 amendments to the mercury exemptions in Annex III of the RoHS Directive. The relevant directives will take effect 20 days after the announcement, and member states will have six months to transpose them into local laws. The final amendments are as follows: The European Commission has terminated the existing exemptions for the use of mercury in lamps. According to the conclusions of the European Commission's assessment since 2016, safe and mercury-free alternatives can be widely used in fluorescent lamps, and therefore a number of mercury exemptions will be terminated. On February 24, 2022, the European Union published in its Official Journal 12 amendments to the mercury exemptions in Annex III of the RoHS Directive. The relevant directives will take effect 20 days after the announcement, and member states will have six months to transpose them into local laws. The final revision results are summarized as follows: No. Exemption Scope and Duration Updated Directive 1(a)~(e) 1(a): General lighting purposes <30 W: 2.5 mg1(b): General lighting purposes ≥ 30 W and < 50 W: 3.5 mg1(c): General lighting purposes ≥ 50 W and < 150 W: 5 mg1(d): General lighting purposes ≥ 150 W: 15 mg1(e): General lighting purposes, the structure is round or

2025-07-14

EU outsourced investigation agency publishes final report on RoHS Directive Pack 22 exemptions

On January 13, 2022, the German Institute for Applied Ecology (Oeko-Institut) released its final report on RoHS Pack 22. The report evaluated and recommended extensions for nine exemptions in Annex III: 6(a), 6(a)-I, 6(b), 6(b)-I, 6(b)-II, 6(c), 7(a), 7(c)-I, and 7(c)-II. The final evaluation report for EU RoHS investigation Pack 22 was officially released on January 13, 2022. The report evaluated and made recommendations on the extension of 9 exemption clauses in Appendix III, namely 6(a), 6(a)-I, 6(b), 6(b)-I, 6(b)-II, 6(c), 7(a), 7(c)-I and 7(c)-II, involving a variety of materials widely used in electronic and electrical products, such as steel alloys, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, high-temperature solders, glass and ceramics in electronic and electrical components. In addition, the report added 6(a)-II, 6(b)-III, 6(b)-IV, 7(c)-V, 7(

2025-07-14

SASO RoHS implementation delayed for half a year

The Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO) has postponed the implementation of SASO RoHS by six months from the scheduled January 5, 2022. The implementation date will vary depending on the product category. The Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO) has postponed the implementation of SASO RoHS by six months from the scheduled January 5, 2022. The implementation date will vary depending on the product category. Please refer to the table below for detailed implementation dates: Product Category Implementation Date 1a. Large household appliances October 2, 2022 1b. Small household appliances July 4, 2022 2. Information and communication technology equipment December 31, 2022 3. Lighting equipment March 31, 2023 4. Electrical and electronic tools and equipment June 29, 2023 5. Leisure, entertainment and sports equipment September 27, 2023 6. Monitoring and control equipment December 26, 2023

2025-07-14

Electronic and electrical products imported into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must obtain a product conformity certificate

SASO RoHS has officially come into effect on July 9, 2021. From January 5, 2022, electronic and electrical products imported into Saudi Arabia must not only comply with the requirements of RoHS regulations, but also other mandatory technical regulations in order to obtain a product conformity certificate. Certificate Category: How to determine whether to do Saber verification? Does Saber verification require factory inspection or inspection? Generally, low-risk products do not require factory inspection and inspection, and a product test report is sufficient. Some strictly controlled products, such as ceramics, food contact, free equipment, infant products, etc., require factory inspection. Verification process: Importers register on the Saber official website → Submit application-related documents → Issuing unit reviews → Issue certificate

2025-07-14

EU RoHS Annex IV adds 3 new plasticizer exclusions

On November 15, 2021, the European Union officially issued Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2021/1978, (EU) 2021/1979, (EU) 2021/1980, adding exclusion clauses 45, 46, and 47 to Annex IV of the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU), stipulating the exemption of plasticizers in medical devices. This addition will take effect from the date of the announcement. On November 15, 2021, the European Union officially issued Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2021/1978, (EU) 2021/1979, (EU) 2021/1980, adding exclusion clauses 45, 46, and 47 to Annex IV of the RoHS Directive, stipulating the exemption of phthalates in medical devices. This addition will take effect from the date of the announcement. EU member states should adjust the relevant laws and regulations and announce them before April 30, 2022, and formally implement them on July 21, 2021. The new contents are as follows: Exemption items Scope of application and expiration date 45 DEHP in ion-selective electrodes used to analyze the presence of ionic substances in human body fluids and/or dialysate. Expiration date: July 21, 2028 46 DEHP in plastic components of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detector coils. Expiration date: January 1, 2024 47 DEHP in medical devices (including in vitro diagnostic medical devices and

2025-07-14

EAEU RoHS Regulation TR 037/2016 is about to be revised!

The draft amendment to the EAEU RoHS was published on October 25, 2021, with public discussion scheduled from November 19, 2021, to January 21, 2022. This draft update includes four key areas. SGS will keep you updated with the latest international developments. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU, comprising Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan) enacted "On the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrotechnical and radio-electronic products" on October 18, 2016. The draft amendment to TR 037/2016 was published on October 25, 2021, with public discussion scheduled from November 19, 2021, to January 21, 2022. Main changes:

2025-07-14

Taiwan RoHS newly added control item - fabric steamer

The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), Ministry of Economic Affairs, announced on September 23, 2011, that textile steam engines are included in the list of items subject to inspection. From that date, BSMI will begin accepting applications for type approval or verification registration for these listed products. Effective January 1, 2013, textile steam engines will be subject to inspection for both imported and manufactured products in Taiwan. The inspection method will be a dual-track system: batch-by-batch type approval or verification registration. For new applicants, the certificate is valid from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2015. Applicants who have already obtained a certificate may use it until its expiration date. During this period, they may apply for additional product categories or verification in accordance with the original inspection regulations. However, starting January 1, 2013, applications to BSMI for certificate extensions will require the submission of the aforementioned documents in addition to the required inspection documents. Product Name Inspection Standard Inspection Method Product Classification Number Textile Steamer (limited to rated voltage below 250V) NS 60335-1 (103 edition) and CNS 60335-2-85 (109 edition) CNS 13783-1 (102 edition) or CNS 13783-1 (102 edition) or CNS 13803 (1992 edition) or CNS 13803 (107 edition) CNS 15663 Section 5 "Contains Marking" (102 edition) Contains secondary lithium batteries, the single battery

2025-07-14

Attention! SASO RoHS has been announced on July 9, 2021

SASO RoHS is a mandatory regulation and has officially come into effect on July 9, 2021. From January 5, 2022, electronic and electrical products imported into Saudi Arabia must comply with the requirements of the regulations, otherwise they will not be able to clear customs. There are a total of 6 hazardous substances controlled by SASO RoHS: For newly produced electronic and electrical equipment, a 180-day buffer period is given (calculated from the date of the announcement of the regulations), and they must comply with the regulations from January 5, 2022; products entering the market before July 9, 2021, are given a 365-day buffer period, and products that do not meet the regulatory requirements can only be sold until July 9, 2022. Scope of control: Post-market supervision mechanism: Reference: SASO RoHS

2025-07-14

EU RoHS adds new restrictions on the use of four plasticizers in medical devices and monitoring instruments!

On June 4, 2015, the European Union officially announced the addition of four phthalates to the List of Prohibited and Restricted Substances (Annex II) of the RoHS (recast) Directive (2011/65/EU). This restriction took effect on July 22, 2021, for medical devices and monitoring instruments. Therefore, all products covered by RoHS regulations must comply with the 10 restricted substances. Medical device manufacturers exporting to Europe must also be aware of the EU Medical Device Directive (MDR). If you have medical device needs for export to Europe, SGS can provide comprehensive testing and other related services, helping you navigate these new medical device requirements and streamline your marketing efforts. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. The substances and concentration limits currently controlled by the List of Prohibited and Restricted Substances (Annex II) (single homogeneous material) are as follows: Controlled Substance Concentration Limit (ppm) Cadmium 100 Lead 1,000 Hexavalent Chromium VI 1,000 Mercury 1,000 Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) 1,000 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) 1,000 Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) 1,000 Butylbenzyl Phthalate

2025-07-14

EU Announcement Extends the Validity Period of RoHS Annex IV Item 42 Exclusion Clause

On June 2, 2021, the Official Journal of the European Union officially published Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2021/884, extending the deadline for the 42nd exclusion clause of Annex IV of the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). This update will take effect on the 20th day after the announcement. EU member states should adjust the relevant laws and regulations and announce them before June 30, 2022, and officially implement them on July 1, 2022. The modifications are as follows: Exemption items Scope of application and date 42 Mercury in electric rotary connectors for intravascular ultrasound imaging systems with high-frequency (>50MHz) operating modes. Expiration date: June 30, 2026. Source: (EU) 2021/884 (Please refer to the original text for details)

2025-07-14

EU announces new RoHS Annex III Item 45 exclusion clause

On April 20, 2021, the Official Journal of the European Union officially published Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2021/647, adding a new exclusion clause to Annex III, Item 45, of the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU), exempting lead and hexavalent chromium compounds from electronic detonators in civilian (professional) explosives. This addition will take effect 20 days after the publication date. EU member states are required to adjust and publish the relevant legislation by October 31, 2021, with implementation commencing on November 1, 2021. The new contents are as follows: Exemption Scope and Expiration Date 45 Lead diazide, lead styphnate, lead dipicramate, orange lead (lead tetroxide), lead dioxide used in the electronic detonators of civil (professional) explosives and barium chromate as long time pyrotechnic delay charges in the electronic detonators of civil (professional) explosives are applicable to Class 11. Expiration date: April 20, 2026

2025-07-14

EU outsourced investigation agency releases RoHS Pack 15 final report

On March 2, 2021, the German Institute for Applied Ecology (Oeko-Institut), the EU RoHS outsourced investigation agency, released the final report of Pack 15. The Pack 15 project consists of two parts. One part is the evaluation of restricted substances, which uses existing evaluation methods to identify and evaluate possible restricted substances, update the substance list, and evaluate some substances that may be restricted in the future; the other part is the evaluation of exclusion projects, confirming and updating the exemption evaluation methodology, and evaluating new exemption applications. The main contents of the Pack 15 final report are summarized as follows: (For the full content, please refer to the original text below) Reference: Study to support the review of the list of restricted substances and to assess a new exemption request under RoHS 2 (Pack 15) – final Report

2025-07-14

EU RoHS Exclusion Revision Plan-Pack 22

The EU RoHS exclusion revision plan - Pack 22 officially launched a public consultation on December 23, 2020. The consultation period will last for ten weeks and is expected to end on March 3, 2021. The exclusion items discussed in the plan are shown in the table below: Item Exclusions discussed in RoHS Pack 22 6(a) Lead as an alloying element in steel for processing purposes and in galvanized steel, with a content not exceeding 0.35% 6(a)-Ⅰ Lead as an alloying element in steel for processing purposes, with a content not exceeding 0.35% and in batch hot-dip galvanized steel with a lead content not exceeding 0.2% 6(b) Lead as an alloying element in aluminium, with a lead content not exceeding 0.4% 6(b)-Ⅰ When the source is recycled lead-containing aluminium scrap, the lead content may be up to 0.4% 6(b)-Ⅱ Lead is used in aluminium alloys for processing purposes, with a lead content not exceeding 0.4% 6(c) Lead in copper alloys with a lead content not exceeding 4% 7(a) Lead in high melting point solders (e.g. lead in alloys with a lead content >85%) 7(c)-Ⅰ Electrical and electronic components containing glass or ceramic, excluding dielectric ceramic capacitors, such as piezoelectric devices or glass or ceramic matrix composites. 7(c)-Ⅱ Lead in dielectric ceramic capacitors with a rated voltage of AC 125V or DC 250V or higher The exemption remains valid until the European Commission makes a final decision on the exemption assessment. If the exemption application is rejected or the exemption is withdrawn, the exemption shall be valid for 12 months to 18 months from the date of the decision.

2025-07-14

EU RoHS Directive Annex III adds new exemption clause 46

Release date: 2024-01-22 On January 10, 2024, the European Commission issued Directive (EU) 2024/232, adding Article 46 to Annex III of the EU RoHS Directive on the exemption of cadmium and lead in plastic profiles for electrical and electronic doors and windows containing recycled rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The directive will take effect on the 20th day after its publication. The relevant exemptions are shown in the table below: Clause Content Scope and Validity Period 46˙ Cadmium and lead in plastic profiles containing mixtures produced from polyvinyl chloride waste (hereinafter referred to as "recycled rigid PVC"), used for electrical and electronic doors and windows, the cadmium content in the recycled rigid PVC material shall not exceed 0.1% (by weight) and the lead content shall not exceed 1.5% (by weight). From 28 May 2026, rigid PVC recycled from electrical and electronic windows and doors may only be used to produce new products of the categories mentioned in points 18(a) to (d) of entry 63 of Annex XVII to (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH).

2025-07-08

China RoHS test method changes coming soon

Release time: 2024-02-06 On January 25, 2024, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China issued Announcement No. 3 of 2024 on Adjusting the Applicable Standards of the Test Methods for the Conformity Assessment System for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products. The text of the announcement is as follows: In order to be consistent with the international standards for the test methods for hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products, to smooth the industrial chain and supply chain, and to facilitate trade in services, it is decided to adjust the test method standards for the conformity assessment system for the restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products from GB/T 26125 "Electrical and electronic products - Determination of six restricted substances (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls and polybrominated diphenyl ethers)" to GB/T 39560.1, GB/T 39560.2, GB/T 39560.301, GB/T 39560.4, GB/T 39560.5, GB/T 39560.6, GB/T 39560.701, GB/T 39560.702 contains a total of 8 series of standards for the determination of certain substances in electrical and electronic products (hereinafter referred to as GB/T 39560 series standards). The relevant requirements are hereby announced as follows: 1. From March 1, 2024, the test methods for the conformity assessment of the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products shall be implemented in accordance with the GB/T 39560 series standards. 2. Before March 1, 2024, the test methods for the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products shall be implemented in accordance with the GB/T 26125 series standards.

2025-07-08
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  • REACH related regulations and current affairs
  • European Union Standards Organization-EN13427~EN13432
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歐盟RoHS指令與時事

News

>EU RoHS Directives and Regulations

EU announces new RoHS Annex IV Item 49 exclusion clause

2025-07-14

The EU announced the addition of a new exclusion clause for mercury in Annex IV medical devices and monitoring instruments. On July 11, 2023, the EU Official Journal officially published Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2023/1437, adding the 49th exclusion clause to Annex IV of the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). This update will take effect on the 20th day after the announcement. EU member states should adjust the relevant laws and regulations and announce them before January 31, 2024, and officially implement them on February 1, 2024. The new contents are as follows: Exemption items Scope of application and date 49 Mercury in melt pressure sensors of capillary rheometers with temperatures exceeding 300°C and pressures exceeding 1000 bar. Expiration date: December 31, 2025 Category 9 applies Source: (EU) 2023/1437 (please refer to the original text for details)

EU Announcement – ​​New RoHS Annex III Item 9(a)-III Exclusion Clause

2025-07-14

The study evaluating RoHS exemption applications concluded that replacing hexavalent chromium in refrigerant solutions is currently scientifically and technically unfeasible, while other heating technologies that eliminate hexavalent chromium in the form of sodium chromate do not offer equivalent functionality and performance. However, gas absorption heat pumps do offer higher energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions than condensing boilers, meeting the exemption requirements of Article 5 of the EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. Therefore, new exemptions for hexavalent chromium, Sections 9(a)-III, have been added to Annex III of the directive. On January 26, 2023, the Official Journal of the European Union officially published Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2023/171, adding new exclusions to Sections 9(a)-III of Annex III to the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). This update will take effect 20 days after publication. EU member states are required to adjust the relevant legislation and publish it by August 31, 2023, with implementation commencing on September 1, 2023. The new content is as follows: Exemption Scope and date 9(a)-III Hexavalent chromium as a corrosion inhibitor in the working fluid of carbon steel sealing circuits of gas absorption heat pumps for space and water heating, with a weight not exceeding 0.7% of the cooling solution Applicable to Category 1 Expiration date is December 31, 2026 Source: (EU) 2023/171 (For details, please refer to the original text)

EU announces new RoHS Annex IV exclusion clauses 27 and 48

2025-07-14

The Official Journal of the European Union officially published Commission Delegated Directives (EU) 2022/1631 and (EU) 2022/1632 on September 22, 2022, adding and revising the exclusion clauses in Annex IV to the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU), primarily exempting lead in some medical devices. On September 22, 2022, the Official Journal of the European Union officially published Commission Delegated Directives (EU) 2022/1631 and (EU) 2022/1632, adding Annex IV 27 (c) and (d) and 48 exclusion clauses to the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). These updates will take effect 20 days after the announcement. EU member states should adjust the relevant laws and publish them by February 28, 2023, and they will officially come into effect on March 1, 2023. The modifications are as follows: Exemption Items Scope of Application and Date 27 (c) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment with non-integrated receiving coils for which the declaration of conformity for this model is first issued before September 23, 2022, or (d) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment with integrated receiving coils, the magnets used in the equipment can produce a distance of 1 m from the isocenter 

SASO RoHS Regulation Update!

2025-07-14

SASO RoHS has been updated! It mainly amends some of the requirements for obtaining the SASO certificate of conformity for products exported to the region. Come and have a look! The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) updated the technical regulations on the restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment in August 2022, mainly amending some of the requirements for obtaining the SASO certificate of conformity for products exported to the region. The main changes to SASO RoHS are as follows: SGS Full Service Verification Service & Process: Importers register on the Saber official website → Submit application-related documents → Certification unit reviews → Certificate issuance RoHS document requirements: Applicant Manufacturer or its legal representative Other importers Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) V V RoHS test report X V Risk assessment document X V Product manual V V ISO 9001:2015 certificate (factory) V V Reference source: SASO RoHS TR-Restriction-of-hazardous-Substance-in-Electrical-and-Elec

The EU plans to include medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) and tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A) in the RoHS control list by the end of 2022!

2025-07-14

On May 20, 2022, the European Commission published an initiative on its official website regarding substances restricted under the RoHS Directive. The proposal would add tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A) and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) to the RoHS restricted substances list. The proposed initiative is expected to be adopted in the fourth quarter of 2022. Final control requirements will be determined by the final decision of the European Commission. SGS recommends that companies continue to monitor our newsletters and develop appropriate control strategies in advance. Two new substances recommended for control In March 2021, the EU RoHS assessment body released the final assessment report of RoHS investigation project Pack 15, recommending that medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) and tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A) be added to the control: About medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs) and tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A) Medium-chain chlorinated paraffins MCCPs (including linear or branched chlorinated paraffins with carbon chain lengths of C14-C17) Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBP-A)

EU amends Annex III of RoHS Directive to exclude multiple mercury clauses

2025-07-14

On February 24, 2022, the European Union published in its Official Journal 12 amendments to the mercury exemptions in Annex III of the RoHS Directive. The relevant directives will take effect 20 days after the announcement, and member states will have six months to transpose them into local laws. The final amendments are as follows: The European Commission has terminated the existing exemptions for the use of mercury in lamps. According to the conclusions of the European Commission's assessment since 2016, safe and mercury-free alternatives can be widely used in fluorescent lamps, and therefore a number of mercury exemptions will be terminated. On February 24, 2022, the European Union published in its Official Journal 12 amendments to the mercury exemptions in Annex III of the RoHS Directive. The relevant directives will take effect 20 days after the announcement, and member states will have six months to transpose them into local laws. The final revision results are summarized as follows: No. Exemption Scope and Duration Updated Directive 1(a)~(e) 1(a): General lighting purposes <30 W: 2.5 mg1(b): General lighting purposes ≥ 30 W and < 50 W: 3.5 mg1(c): General lighting purposes ≥ 50 W and < 150 W: 5 mg1(d): General lighting purposes ≥ 150 W: 15 mg1(e): General lighting purposes, the structure is round or

EU outsourced investigation agency publishes final report on RoHS Directive Pack 22 exemptions

2025-07-14

On January 13, 2022, the German Institute for Applied Ecology (Oeko-Institut) released its final report on RoHS Pack 22. The report evaluated and recommended extensions for nine exemptions in Annex III: 6(a), 6(a)-I, 6(b), 6(b)-I, 6(b)-II, 6(c), 7(a), 7(c)-I, and 7(c)-II. The final evaluation report for EU RoHS investigation Pack 22 was officially released on January 13, 2022. The report evaluated and made recommendations on the extension of 9 exemption clauses in Appendix III, namely 6(a), 6(a)-I, 6(b), 6(b)-I, 6(b)-II, 6(c), 7(a), 7(c)-I and 7(c)-II, involving a variety of materials widely used in electronic and electrical products, such as steel alloys, aluminum alloys, copper alloys, high-temperature solders, glass and ceramics in electronic and electrical components. In addition, the report added 6(a)-II, 6(b)-III, 6(b)-IV, 7(c)-V, 7(

SASO RoHS implementation delayed for half a year

2025-07-14

The Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO) has postponed the implementation of SASO RoHS by six months from the scheduled January 5, 2022. The implementation date will vary depending on the product category. The Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO) has postponed the implementation of SASO RoHS by six months from the scheduled January 5, 2022. The implementation date will vary depending on the product category. Please refer to the table below for detailed implementation dates: Product Category Implementation Date 1a. Large household appliances October 2, 2022 1b. Small household appliances July 4, 2022 2. Information and communication technology equipment December 31, 2022 3. Lighting equipment March 31, 2023 4. Electrical and electronic tools and equipment June 29, 2023 5. Leisure, entertainment and sports equipment September 27, 2023 6. Monitoring and control equipment December 26, 2023

Electronic and electrical products imported into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia must obtain a product conformity certificate

2025-07-14

SASO RoHS has officially come into effect on July 9, 2021. From January 5, 2022, electronic and electrical products imported into Saudi Arabia must not only comply with the requirements of RoHS regulations, but also other mandatory technical regulations in order to obtain a product conformity certificate. Certificate Category: How to determine whether to do Saber verification? Does Saber verification require factory inspection or inspection? Generally, low-risk products do not require factory inspection and inspection, and a product test report is sufficient. Some strictly controlled products, such as ceramics, food contact, free equipment, infant products, etc., require factory inspection. Verification process: Importers register on the Saber official website → Submit application-related documents → Issuing unit reviews → Issue certificate

EU RoHS Annex IV adds 3 new plasticizer exclusions

2025-07-14

On November 15, 2021, the European Union officially issued Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2021/1978, (EU) 2021/1979, (EU) 2021/1980, adding exclusion clauses 45, 46, and 47 to Annex IV of the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU), stipulating the exemption of plasticizers in medical devices. This addition will take effect from the date of the announcement. On November 15, 2021, the European Union officially issued Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2021/1978, (EU) 2021/1979, (EU) 2021/1980, adding exclusion clauses 45, 46, and 47 to Annex IV of the RoHS Directive, stipulating the exemption of phthalates in medical devices. This addition will take effect from the date of the announcement. EU member states should adjust the relevant laws and regulations and announce them before April 30, 2022, and formally implement them on July 21, 2021. The new contents are as follows: Exemption items Scope of application and expiration date 45 DEHP in ion-selective electrodes used to analyze the presence of ionic substances in human body fluids and/or dialysate. Expiration date: July 21, 2028 46 DEHP in plastic components of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detector coils. Expiration date: January 1, 2024 47 DEHP in medical devices (including in vitro diagnostic medical devices and

EAEU RoHS Regulation TR 037/2016 is about to be revised!

2025-07-14

The draft amendment to the EAEU RoHS was published on October 25, 2021, with public discussion scheduled from November 19, 2021, to January 21, 2022. This draft update includes four key areas. SGS will keep you updated with the latest international developments. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU, comprising Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan) enacted "On the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrotechnical and radio-electronic products" on October 18, 2016. The draft amendment to TR 037/2016 was published on October 25, 2021, with public discussion scheduled from November 19, 2021, to January 21, 2022. Main changes:

Taiwan RoHS newly added control item - fabric steamer

2025-07-14

The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), Ministry of Economic Affairs, announced on September 23, 2011, that textile steam engines are included in the list of items subject to inspection. From that date, BSMI will begin accepting applications for type approval or verification registration for these listed products. Effective January 1, 2013, textile steam engines will be subject to inspection for both imported and manufactured products in Taiwan. The inspection method will be a dual-track system: batch-by-batch type approval or verification registration. For new applicants, the certificate is valid from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2015. Applicants who have already obtained a certificate may use it until its expiration date. During this period, they may apply for additional product categories or verification in accordance with the original inspection regulations. However, starting January 1, 2013, applications to BSMI for certificate extensions will require the submission of the aforementioned documents in addition to the required inspection documents. Product Name Inspection Standard Inspection Method Product Classification Number Textile Steamer (limited to rated voltage below 250V) NS 60335-1 (103 edition) and CNS 60335-2-85 (109 edition) CNS 13783-1 (102 edition) or CNS 13783-1 (102 edition) or CNS 13803 (1992 edition) or CNS 13803 (107 edition) CNS 15663 Section 5 "Contains Marking" (102 edition) Contains secondary lithium batteries, the single battery

Attention! SASO RoHS has been announced on July 9, 2021

2025-07-14

SASO RoHS is a mandatory regulation and has officially come into effect on July 9, 2021. From January 5, 2022, electronic and electrical products imported into Saudi Arabia must comply with the requirements of the regulations, otherwise they will not be able to clear customs. There are a total of 6 hazardous substances controlled by SASO RoHS: For newly produced electronic and electrical equipment, a 180-day buffer period is given (calculated from the date of the announcement of the regulations), and they must comply with the regulations from January 5, 2022; products entering the market before July 9, 2021, are given a 365-day buffer period, and products that do not meet the regulatory requirements can only be sold until July 9, 2022. Scope of control: Post-market supervision mechanism: Reference: SASO RoHS

EU RoHS adds new restrictions on the use of four plasticizers in medical devices and monitoring instruments!

2025-07-14

On June 4, 2015, the European Union officially announced the addition of four phthalates to the List of Prohibited and Restricted Substances (Annex II) of the RoHS (recast) Directive (2011/65/EU). This restriction took effect on July 22, 2021, for medical devices and monitoring instruments. Therefore, all products covered by RoHS regulations must comply with the 10 restricted substances. Medical device manufacturers exporting to Europe must also be aware of the EU Medical Device Directive (MDR). If you have medical device needs for export to Europe, SGS can provide comprehensive testing and other related services, helping you navigate these new medical device requirements and streamline your marketing efforts. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. The substances and concentration limits currently controlled by the List of Prohibited and Restricted Substances (Annex II) (single homogeneous material) are as follows: Controlled Substance Concentration Limit (ppm) Cadmium 100 Lead 1,000 Hexavalent Chromium VI 1,000 Mercury 1,000 Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) 1,000 Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) 1,000 Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP) 1,000 Butylbenzyl Phthalate

EU Announcement Extends the Validity Period of RoHS Annex IV Item 42 Exclusion Clause

2025-07-14

On June 2, 2021, the Official Journal of the European Union officially published Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2021/884, extending the deadline for the 42nd exclusion clause of Annex IV of the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). This update will take effect on the 20th day after the announcement. EU member states should adjust the relevant laws and regulations and announce them before June 30, 2022, and officially implement them on July 1, 2022. The modifications are as follows: Exemption items Scope of application and date 42 Mercury in electric rotary connectors for intravascular ultrasound imaging systems with high-frequency (>50MHz) operating modes. Expiration date: June 30, 2026. Source: (EU) 2021/884 (Please refer to the original text for details)

EU announces new RoHS Annex III Item 45 exclusion clause

2025-07-14

On April 20, 2021, the Official Journal of the European Union officially published Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2021/647, adding a new exclusion clause to Annex III, Item 45, of the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU), exempting lead and hexavalent chromium compounds from electronic detonators in civilian (professional) explosives. This addition will take effect 20 days after the publication date. EU member states are required to adjust and publish the relevant legislation by October 31, 2021, with implementation commencing on November 1, 2021. The new contents are as follows: Exemption Scope and Expiration Date 45 Lead diazide, lead styphnate, lead dipicramate, orange lead (lead tetroxide), lead dioxide used in the electronic detonators of civil (professional) explosives and barium chromate as long time pyrotechnic delay charges in the electronic detonators of civil (professional) explosives are applicable to Class 11. Expiration date: April 20, 2026

EU outsourced investigation agency releases RoHS Pack 15 final report

2025-07-14

On March 2, 2021, the German Institute for Applied Ecology (Oeko-Institut), the EU RoHS outsourced investigation agency, released the final report of Pack 15. The Pack 15 project consists of two parts. One part is the evaluation of restricted substances, which uses existing evaluation methods to identify and evaluate possible restricted substances, update the substance list, and evaluate some substances that may be restricted in the future; the other part is the evaluation of exclusion projects, confirming and updating the exemption evaluation methodology, and evaluating new exemption applications. The main contents of the Pack 15 final report are summarized as follows: (For the full content, please refer to the original text below) Reference: Study to support the review of the list of restricted substances and to assess a new exemption request under RoHS 2 (Pack 15) – final Report

EU RoHS Exclusion Revision Plan-Pack 22

2025-07-14

The EU RoHS exclusion revision plan - Pack 22 officially launched a public consultation on December 23, 2020. The consultation period will last for ten weeks and is expected to end on March 3, 2021. The exclusion items discussed in the plan are shown in the table below: Item Exclusions discussed in RoHS Pack 22 6(a) Lead as an alloying element in steel for processing purposes and in galvanized steel, with a content not exceeding 0.35% 6(a)-Ⅰ Lead as an alloying element in steel for processing purposes, with a content not exceeding 0.35% and in batch hot-dip galvanized steel with a lead content not exceeding 0.2% 6(b) Lead as an alloying element in aluminium, with a lead content not exceeding 0.4% 6(b)-Ⅰ When the source is recycled lead-containing aluminium scrap, the lead content may be up to 0.4% 6(b)-Ⅱ Lead is used in aluminium alloys for processing purposes, with a lead content not exceeding 0.4% 6(c) Lead in copper alloys with a lead content not exceeding 4% 7(a) Lead in high melting point solders (e.g. lead in alloys with a lead content >85%) 7(c)-Ⅰ Electrical and electronic components containing glass or ceramic, excluding dielectric ceramic capacitors, such as piezoelectric devices or glass or ceramic matrix composites. 7(c)-Ⅱ Lead in dielectric ceramic capacitors with a rated voltage of AC 125V or DC 250V or higher The exemption remains valid until the European Commission makes a final decision on the exemption assessment. If the exemption application is rejected or the exemption is withdrawn, the exemption shall be valid for 12 months to 18 months from the date of the decision.

EU RoHS Directive Annex III adds new exemption clause 46

2025-07-08

Release date: 2024-01-22 On January 10, 2024, the European Commission issued Directive (EU) 2024/232, adding Article 46 to Annex III of the EU RoHS Directive on the exemption of cadmium and lead in plastic profiles for electrical and electronic doors and windows containing recycled rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The directive will take effect on the 20th day after its publication. The relevant exemptions are shown in the table below: Clause Content Scope and Validity Period 46˙ Cadmium and lead in plastic profiles containing mixtures produced from polyvinyl chloride waste (hereinafter referred to as "recycled rigid PVC"), used for electrical and electronic doors and windows, the cadmium content in the recycled rigid PVC material shall not exceed 0.1% (by weight) and the lead content shall not exceed 1.5% (by weight). From 28 May 2026, rigid PVC recycled from electrical and electronic windows and doors may only be used to produce new products of the categories mentioned in points 18(a) to (d) of entry 63 of Annex XVII to (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH).

China RoHS test method changes coming soon

2025-07-08

Release time: 2024-02-06 On January 25, 2024, the Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People's Republic of China issued Announcement No. 3 of 2024 on Adjusting the Applicable Standards of the Test Methods for the Conformity Assessment System for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products. The text of the announcement is as follows: In order to be consistent with the international standards for the test methods for hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products, to smooth the industrial chain and supply chain, and to facilitate trade in services, it is decided to adjust the test method standards for the conformity assessment system for the restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products from GB/T 26125 "Electrical and electronic products - Determination of six restricted substances (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls and polybrominated diphenyl ethers)" to GB/T 39560.1, GB/T 39560.2, GB/T 39560.301, GB/T 39560.4, GB/T 39560.5, GB/T 39560.6, GB/T 39560.701, GB/T 39560.702 contains a total of 8 series of standards for the determination of certain substances in electrical and electronic products (hereinafter referred to as GB/T 39560 series standards). The relevant requirements are hereby announced as follows: 1. From March 1, 2024, the test methods for the conformity assessment of the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products shall be implemented in accordance with the GB/T 39560 series standards. 2. Before March 1, 2024, the test methods for the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products shall be implemented in accordance with the GB/T 26125 series standards.

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