Exemptions 2(a)(1-5)
"Mercury in double-capped linear fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes not exceeding (per lamp):
(1) Tri-band phosphor with normal lifetime and a tube diameter < 9 mm (e.g. T2): 5 mg
(2) Tri-band phosphor with normal lifetime and a tube diameter ≥ 9 mm and ≤ 17 mm (e.g. T5): 5 mg
(3) Tri-band phosphor with normal lifetime and a tube diameter > 17 mm and ≤ 28 mm (e.g. T8): 5 mg
(4) Tri-band phosphor with normal lifetime and a tube diameter > 28 mm (e.g. T12): 5 mg
(5) Tri-band phosphor with long lifetime (≥ 25 000 h): 8 mg"
This section includes a questionnaire for a new RoHS exemption request. Stakeholders are requested to base their submissions on this questionnaire including as much comprehensive information as possible.
Applicant's documents
Applicant 1: LightingEurope
> Original exemption request
> Additional information provided after first questions for clarification:
>> Further information by applicant - exemption specific
>> Further information by applicant - general
Applicant 2: NARVA Lichtquellen GmbH + Co. KG
Results from previous evaluations
> Excerpt from Oeko-Institut report 2009 (PDF)
Contributions to the consultation
> Contribution by Danish Environmental Protection Agency, submitted 09 September 2015, PDF
>> Attachment 1 (report Baggrundspapir vedr. kampagne om sparepærer og kviksølv in Danish)
>> Attachment 2 (report Tabbelraport in Danish)
>> Attachment 3 (Commission Regulation implementing Directive 2005/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for nondirectional household lamps)
> Contribution by Polish Association of Lighting Industry, submitted 15 October 2015, PDF
> Contribution by the Belgish Federal Public Services for Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment, submitted 16 October 2015, PDF
> Contribution by the European Environmental Bureau, the Mercury Policy Project, and the Responsible Purchasing Network, submitted 19 October 2015, PDF
> Contribution by KEMI Kemikalieinspektionen, Swedish Chemicals Agency, submitted 19 October 2015, PDF
> Contribution by Test & Measurement Coalition, General comments related to RoHS exemption package 9, submitted 19 October 2015, PDF