RoHS Annex III exemption 34: Lead in cermet-based trimmer potentiometer elements

Source: Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), consolidated textRetrieved 2026-11-05Independent information site: we are not the authority and not the source of the data.

Annex III 34 covers: Lead in cermet-based trimmer potentiometer elements. The annex states several dates by equipment category or case; all are listed below.

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Annex: Annex III: Applications exempted from the restriction in Article 4(1)
Entry: 34
Expiry in the annex: Several dates stated: 21 July 2021, 21 July 2023, 21 July 2024
Version: Consolidated version of 1 July 2026
Official source: Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), consolidated text

Scope (official wording)

Lead in cermet-based trimmer potentiometer elements

Dates of applicability (official wording)

Applies to all categories; expires on:

- 21 July 2021 for categories 1-7 and 10,

- 21 July 2021 for categories 8 and 9 other than in vitro diagnostic medical devices and industrial monitoring and control instruments,

- 21 July 2023 for category 8 in vitro diagnostic medical devices,

- 21 July 2024 for category 9 industrial monitoring and control instruments, and for category 11.

Validity and renewal

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