EU proposing exemption for end-of-life vehicles as regards certain exemptions for lead and lead compounds in components

European Commission proposing directive adapts to scientific and technical progress the list of materials and components, which are exempt from the prohibition of the use of lead in materials, and components of vehicles put on the market after 1 July 2003. The draft Directive amends exemptions 8(e), 8(f)(b), 8(g) and 8(j) of Annex II to the ELV Directive (Directive 2000/53/EC).

Products covered : Vehicles

HS code: 87

Proposed date of adoption: December 2019

Proposed date of entry into force: The day after the publication in the Official Journal of the EU

Final date for comments: 30 days from notification

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