18 dec. 2012, eu release two directives 2012/50/eu and 2012/51/eu to amend annex iii to 2011/65/eu (rohs 2.0).
annex iii to 2011/65/eu is amended as set out in the annex to 2012/50/eu, adding point 7(c)-iv, lead in pzt based dielectric ceramic materials for capacitors which are part of integrated circuits or discrete semiconductors, expiring on 21 july 2016.
annex iii to 2011/65/eu is amended as set out in the annex to 2012/51/u, adding point 40, cadmium in photoresistors for analogue optocouplers applied in professional audio equipment, expiring on 31 december 2013.