RoHS Annex III exemption 7(a)-IV: Lead in high melting temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85 % by weight or more...

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Annex III 7(a)-IV covers: Lead in high melting temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85 % by weight or more lead) in second level solder joints for the attachment of components to printed circuit... The annex states an expiry date of 31 December 2027.

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Annex: Annex III: Applications exempted from the restriction in Article 4(1)
Entry: 7(a)-IV
Expiry in the annex: Expiry date stated in the annex: 31 December 2027
Version: Consolidated version of 1 July 2026
Official source: Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), consolidated text

Scope (official wording)

Lead in high melting temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85 % by weight or more lead)

in second level solder joints for the attachment of components to printed circuit board or lead frames:

(1) in solder balls for the attachment of ceramic ball-grid-array (BGA);

(2) in high temperature plastic overmouldings (> 220 °C)

Dates of applicability (official wording)

Applies to all categories (except applications covered by point 24 of this Annex) and expires on 31 December 2027.

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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