RadTech member organizations are strongly encouraged to submit comments by August 1, 2026, as the European Union considers the future of RoHS exemptions for mercury vapor gas discharge lamps. The outcome of this review could significantly impact the UV industry and its supply chain.

The periodic review of mercury vapor gas discharge lamps is currently underway under the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive. The current five-year exemptions for 4(a)-I and 4(f)-IV expire on February 24, 2027. Oeko-Institut is managing the evaluation process and will make a recommendation to the European Commission after the stakeholder consultation period closes on August 1, 2026. A new EU directive to renew, revoke, or further clarify the exemptions is expected in late 2026 or early 2027.

As part of the consultation process, stakeholders are being asked to review three dossiers for 4(a)-I and four dossiers for 4(f)-IV, then complete a six-point questionnaire and a seven-point questionnaire, respectively.

We understand this is a complex issue to navigate. To help members better understand the public comment process and how to complete the questionnaires, RadTech will host a 30-minute session with Jennifer Heathcote of GEW on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Register here for the Q&A Session: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zhNmAlo8SLKz17JA_awuxQ

We encourage all affected RadTech member organizations to participate in the session and submit comments before the August 1 deadline.