#TECP2604011ADecree of February 16, 2026, Modifying the Decree of March 5, 2020 on Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
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This law updates the regulations concerning the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, specifically amending the previous decree from March 5, 2020. It introduces new exemptions related to the use of lead in high-temperature solder, in glass or ceramic components, and as an alloy element in steel, aluminum, and copper, which will come into effect from July 1, 2026. This aligns France's regulations with recent EU directives aimed at balancing safety and industry needs.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of three exemptions for lead-related substances starting July 1, 2026.
- Modification of the existing table from the March 5, 2020 decree to include these exemptions.
- Publication of the updated regulation in the Official Journal of the French Republic.
Obligations
What this law requires
Manufacturers and importers must comply with the exemption for lead in high-temperature solder in electrical and electronic equipment effective July 1, 2026, as specified in EU Delegated Directive 2025/1802
Manufacturers and importers must comply with the exemption for lead in glass or ceramic components in electrical and electronic equipment effective July 1, 2026, as specified in EU Delegated Directive 2025/2363
Manufacturers and importers must comply with the exemption for lead as an alloy element in steel, aluminum, and copper in electrical and electronic equipment effective July 1, 2026, as specified in EU Delegated Directive 2025/2364
All parties subject to the March 5, 2020 decree must update their compliance procedures to reflect the new lead exemptions no later than July 1, 2026
Implement exemption allowing lead in high-temperature solder in electrical and electronic equipment effective July 1, 2026