What if I need to repair electronic equipment that was placed on the EU market before the RoHS effective date?
Repairs to electrical and electronic equipment that was placed on the market before the RoHS effective date of July 1, 2006 are allowable under the legislation. Since equipment that was originally produced with lead-bearing parts must be maintained and/or repaired with lead-bearing parts, spare components and parts for this equipment is exempt from the RoHS legislation In addition, replacement components that expand the capacity or otherwise upgrade electronic equipment placed on the market before the RoHS effective date are also exempt.
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