New RoHS stakeholder consultation of 4 exemptions is online now. This consultation held by German Oko-Institute starts 09 November 2012 and will run 12 weeks until 01 February 2013. Oko hopes stakeholder can actively participate in this exercise for an evaluation with fact-based evidence.
4 exemptions are showed below:
1. "Leaded solder utilized in stacked, area array electronics packaging within ionizing radiation detectors including CT and X-ray"
2. "Lead in platinized platinum electrodes for measurement instruments"
3. "Lead in solders for the ignition module and other electronic engine controls mounted directly on or close to the cylinder of hand-held engines"
4. "Hand crafted luminous discharge tubes (HLDT) used for signs, decorative or general lighting and light-artwork"