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RoHS exemption (7c-IV) for lead in PZT based dielectric ceramic materials for certain capacitors

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MedTech Europe Backs Lead Exemption Extension for Medical Devices

MedTech Europe, 15 Mar 2018

MedTech Europe supports renewing environmental exemptions for several medical device applications. They argue that safe and performant alternatives for these technologies are currently unavailable.
Maintaining these exemptions avoids costly product re-validations and market approval delays.

STMicroelectronics backs renewal of lead exemption for ceramic materials

STMicroelectronics France, 6 Mar 2018

The organization supports the proposed scope and validity period for the exemption. They request renewals for fourteen specific categories including lead in dielectric ceramic materials.
Renewal allows the company to avoid the costs of replacing lead-based components.