European Commission delegated directive package proposes/sets restructuring of Annex III exemption 7(a) (lead in high-melting-temperature solders) into sub-entries

A European Commission delegated directive package (Commission document dated 8 Sep 2025) indicates an amendment to Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) Annex III regarding exemption 7(a) for lead in high-melting-temperature solders. The package describes revising the wording and splitting exemption 7(a) into multiple more specific sub-entries (described as 7(a)-I through 7(a)-VII) to better define scope by application area and enable more targeted future assessments/renewals. Compliance teams relying on Annex III 7(a) should be prepared to map current uses to the new sub-entry structure and reassess exemption-claim documentation once the delegated directive is finalized/published in the Official Journal.