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RoHS scope to change

The high level scope of RoHS is set to change under the recast.

While Electrical and Electronic  Equipment (EEE) is unchanged the term "dependent" does:

Currently: EEE dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields for its primary function

Recast: EEE dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic field to fulfil at least one intended function.

Therefore this would, in theory, include a gas cooker, previously out of scope, with an electric clock.

Publication of the RoHS recast could now be around June time.

 

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