RoHS Annex III exemption 4(b)-III: Mercury in High Pressure Sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes not exceeding (per burner) in...

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 4(b)-III covers: Mercury in High Pressure Sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes not exceeding (per... 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.

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Annex: Annex III: Applications exempted from the restriction in Article 4(1)
Entry: 4(b)-III
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

Scope (official wording)

Mercury in High Pressure Sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes not exceeding (per burner) in lamps with improved colour rendering index Ra > 60: P > 405 W: 40 mg may be used per burner

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.

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