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Lead and lead alloys

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Last updated: 15/06/2023
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End-of-Life Vehicles Directive

End-of-Life Vehicles Directive - Specific Use Exemptions

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This list contains the specific Annex II material and component use exemptions for the substances prohibited from use in the manufacture of automobiles under Art. 4(2)(a) of the ELV Directive.

Materials and components Notes Scope and expiry date of the exemption To be labelled or made identifiable in accordance with Article 4(2)(b)(iv)
Name CAS Reference Exempted application Max. Value Operator Maximum Threshold Min. Value Operator Minimum Threshold Expressed As Notes Exemption Details Label required
Lead and lead alloys
1(a)
Steel for machining purposes and batch hot dip galvanised steel components
0.35 %w/w
As lead
Lead and lead alloys
1(b)
Continuously galvanised steel sheet
0.35 %w/w
As lead
Vehicles type-approved before 1 January 2016 and spare parts for these vehicles
Lead and lead alloys
2(a)
Aluminium for machining purposes
2 %w/w
As lead
As spare parts for vehicles put on the market before 1 July 2005
Lead and lead alloys
2(b)
Aluminium
1.5 %w/w
As lead
As spare parts for vehicles put on the market before 1 July 2008
Lead and lead alloys
2(c)(ii)
Aluminium alloys and not intended for machining purposes
0.4 %w/w
As lead
1 This exemption shall be reviewed in 2024.
2b Applies to aluminium alloys where lead is not intentionally introduced but is present due to the use of recycled aluminium.
Lead and lead alloys
3
Copper alloys
4 %w/w
As lead
3 This exemption shall be reviewed in 2025.
Lead and lead alloys
4(a)
Bearing shells and bushes
As spare parts for vehicles put on the market before 1 July 2008
Lead and lead alloys
4(b)
Bearing shells and bushes in engines, transmissions and air conditioning compressors
As spare parts for vehicles put on the market before 1 July 2011
Lead and lead alloys
2(c)(i)
Aluminium alloys for machining purposes
0.4 %w/w
As lead
Vehicles type-approved before 1 January 2028 and spare parts for these vehicles