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Ukraine Adopts Restrictions on Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted Decree No. 1068 on 17 September 2024, introducing amendments to Appendices 3 and 4 of the Technical Regulation on limiting the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. This regulation, originally issued on 10 March 2017, aims to align Ukraine’s safety standards with international practices, particularly regarding the use of substances such as mercury and cadmium.
Key Changes
- Cadmium: New restrictions apply to cadmium use in semiconductor nanocrystalline quantum dots for displays and projection devices, effective until 31 December 2027.
- Lead: Restrictions on lead and cadmium in plastic profiles containing recycled polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for windows and doors, with compliance required by 28 May 2026.
- Mercury: Extended exemptions for mercury in certain lamps and transducers, with deadlines determined by future Cabinet decisions.
Timeline
The Resolution was published on 24 September and notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on 25 September 2024. It will come into force on 24 March 2025, except for specific clauses that take effect immediately upon publication. The full text of the amendment can be found here.
We acknowledge that the above information has been compiled from Cabinet of Ministers of the Ukraine.
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