| project | scope | Cadmium limits | Effective date |
| 1 | Mixtures and articles produced from plastics (synthetic organic polymers)
Exemption: items placed on the EU market before December 10, 2011
| <0.01% | December 10, 2011 |
| 2 | coating | Prohibited use |
| Paints containing more than 10% zinc | <0.1% |
paint on painted items
| <0.1% |
| 3 | Mixtures and finished products containing recovered polyvinyl chloride placed on the EU market for the first time
| Must be marked "Contains recycled polyvinyl chloride" or designated mark |
| 4 | Alloy welding fillers (Brazing fillers; joining technology, at 450°C or above)
Exemption: Use in defense and aerospace applications based on safety requirements
| <0.01% |
| 5 | Jewelry metal parts, imitations and hair accessories, including: beads, bracelets, necklaces and rings, brooches and cufflinks, pierced jewelry, watches and wrist jewelry
Exemptions: Jewelry where the item was placed on the market before December 10, 2011 or is more than 50 years old before December 10, 2011 | <0.01% |
