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Delegated Directive (EU) 2025/1802 updates lead in high melting temperature solders exemption
Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)European CommissionEU
Announced
Sep 8, 2025
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Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2025/1802 amends RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU regarding exemptions for lead in high melting temperature type solders (lead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or more lead). This exemption update affects manufacturers using these specialized solders in electrical and electronic equipment placed on the EU market. Compliance teams must verify whether their solder applications qualify under the updated exemption terms and track any associated expiry dates.
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Delegated Directive (EU) 2025/1802 updates lead in high melting temperature solders exemption
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