RoHS Annex III exemption 2(b)(3): Mercury in other fluorescent lamps not exceeding (per lamp): Non-linear tri-band phosphor lamps with tube...

Heading entry in the annex

2(b): Mercury in other fluorescent lamps not exceeding (per lamp):

Scope (official wording)

Non-linear tri-band phosphor lamps with tube diameter > 17 mm (e.g. T9): 15 mg

Dates of applicability (official wording)

Expires on 24 February 2023; 10 mg may be used per lamp from 25 February 2023 until 24 February 2025

Validity and renewal

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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.

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Neighbouring entries in Annex III

• 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
• Annex III 2(b)(4)-I: Lamps for other general lighting and special purposes (e.g. induction...
• Annex III 2(b)(4)-II: Lamps emitting mainly light in the ultraviolet spectrum: 15 mg
• Annex III 2(b)(4)-III: Emergency lamps: 15 mg

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