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RoHS exemption (21) for lead and cadmium in printing inks for the application of enamels on glasses

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MedTech Europe backs RoHS exemption renewals for medical devices

MedTech Europe, 15 Mar 2018

MedTech Europe supports renewing RoHS exemptions, citing a lack of safe and available alternatives. They request long transition periods to ensure the continued supply of medical technologies.
Renewals would help manufacturers avoid expensive re-validation and regulatory approval update costs.
European patients suffer if new medical technologies are delayed due to restricted substance use.

LightingEurope urges continued lead exemption for lamp marking

LightingEurope, 15 Mar 2018

LightingEurope requests adding lighting products to the exemption to fulfill legal safety obligations. They argue they are replacing lead but are not yet completely ready.
This would allow manufacturers to avoid costly and technically incompatible substitution requirements.
Environmental groups lose because hazardous lead continues to be used in lamps.