EU adopts exemption for cadmium and lead in plastic profiles for windows and doors

Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/232 establishes an exemption under RoHS Annex III for cadmium and lead in plastic profiles used in electrical and electronic windows and doors. This exemption allows manufacturers of windows and doors with electronic components to continue using these substances under specified conditions. The directive was adopted on 25 October 2023 and published in the Official Journal in 2024.