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EU enforcement testing reveals RoHS compliance failures in electronic products
EU RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU)European Commission, Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEsEU
Announced
Jun 18, 2026
Description
The European Commission published results from enforcement testing of electronic products for hazardous substances restricted under the EU RoHS Directive. Of 319 samples tested, elevated lead levels were detected in 82 samples (primarily in solder points), plasticisers (DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP) in 51 samples (mainly in soft PVC cable insulation and plugs), and brominated flame retardants (PBB, PBDE) in 5 samples (hard plastic components). The testing demonstrates active enforcement surveillance and highlights ongoing compliance risks in electronic component supply chains, particularly for solder materials, cables, and accessories.
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Key Findings
EU enforcement testing reveals RoHS compliance failures in electronic products
for hazardous substances * News article * 18 June 2026 * Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs * 4 min read **EU-funded testing campaign for levels of hazardous substances in 173 electric and electronic gadgets found that half exceeded the permitted limits. The activity was organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurshi