RoHS Annex III exemption 2(a)(4): Mercury in double-capped linear fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes not exceeding (per lamp)...
Annex III 2(a)(4) covers: Mercury in... Tri-band phosphor with normal lifetime and a tube diameter > 28 mm (e.g. T12): 3,5 mg. The annex states an expiry date of 24 February 2023, now past. Article 5(5): an exemption stays valid until a decision on a renewal application.
- Annex
- Annex III: Applications exempted from the restriction in Article 4(1)
- Entry
- 2(a)(4)
- Expiry in the annex
- Expiry date stated in the annex: 24 February 2023 (before 5 November 2026; see the renewal note below)
- Version
- Consolidated version of 1 July 2026
- Official source
- Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), consolidated text
Heading entry in the annex
2(a): Mercury in double-capped linear fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes not exceeding (per lamp):
Scope (official wording)
Tri-band phosphor with normal lifetime and a tube diameter > 28 mm (e.g. T12): 3,5 mg
Dates of applicability (official wording)
Expires on 24 February 2023
Validity and renewal
Article 5(5) of the directive: "An application for renewal of an exemption shall be made no later than 18 months before the exemption expires. The existing exemption shall remain valid until a decision on the renewal application is taken by the Commission." This site does not show whether a renewal application for this entry is pending or decided.
Article 5 of the directive sets validity periods and the renewal procedure for exemptions in Annexes III and IV. Its wording is quoted on the Sources and method page. This page repeats only what the annex says about this entry.
Neighbouring entries in Annex III
- Annex III 2(a)(1): Tri-band phosphor with normal lifetime and a tube diameter < 9 mm (e.g. T2)...
- Annex III 2(a)(2): Tri-band phosphor with normal lifetime and a tube diameter ≥ 9 mm and ≤ 17...
- Annex III 2(a)(3): Tri-band phosphor with normal lifetime and a tube diameter > 17 mm and ≤ 28...
- Annex III 2(a)(5): Tri-band phosphor with long lifetime (≥ 25 000 h): 5 mg.
- Annex III 2(b)(1): Linear halophosphate lamps with tube > 28 mm (e.g. T10 and T12): 10 mg
- Annex III 2(b)(2): Non-linear halophosphate lamps (all diameters): 15 mg
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