On May 21, 2024, the European Commission published Directive (EU) 2024/1416 in the Official Journal of the European Commission, updating the exemption clause on cadmium in Annex III of the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU), extending the exemption period of Article 39(a) and adding an exemption of Article 39(b). The directive will enter into force 20 days after its issuance and will come into force on January 1, 2025.
The specific updates are as follows:
| Item | the scope and duration of | the exemption |
|---|---|---|
| 39(a) | for the downshifting of cadmium-based semiconductor nanocrystalline quantum dots in display lighting applications (less than 0.2 μg of cadmium per square millimeter of light-emitting region). | Applies to all types, with an exemption deadline of 21 November 2025 |
| 39(b) | Cadmium (less than 5 μg per square millimeter on the surface of an LED chip) in downshifting semiconductor nanocrystalline quantum dots deposited directly on LED semiconductor chips for display and projection applications, with a maximum of 1 mg per device | Applies to all types, with an exemption deadline of 31 December 2027 |
Click on this link to view the original Directive (EU) 2024/1416.