The European Commission has published draft renewal decisions for several Annex III exemptions under the EU RoHS Directive, impacting critical exemptions such as 7(a), 7(c)-I, 7(c)-II, 6(a), 6(b), and 6(c). 🔍 Key Updates: Exemption 7(a) (Lead in high-melting temperature solder) – Extended in its current form until Dec 31, 2026, with specific ...

In the United Kingdom, The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 came into force on January 1, 2025. The scope of the legislation covers England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Producer responsibility for packaging has existed in the United Kingdom since 2007; however, the new law ...