Swemix AB confirms that we understand our obligations according to Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and Regulation 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).

We oblige to be informed of changes in the Candidate List to REACH, and provide the information to our customer. A list of the most common materials which contain Lead can be found below.

According to RoHS, certain substances that are launched at markets are prohibited in electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), cables and spare parts. Homogeneous materials should not contain more than 0.1 % by weight of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, phthalates (DEHP, BBP, DBP & DIBP) or 0.01 % by weight of cadmium. When it comes to lead as alloying elements in steel and aluminum as well as in copper alloys for example brass, there is an exemption to the prohibition, see below. We certify that our products are in accordance with the requirements set. As customer you are responsible for determining that your products are covered by the exceptions below.

Exemptions according to RoHS Annex III	Expires on:*
6a: Lead as an alloying element in steel for machining purposes and in galvanised steel containing up to 0,35 % lead by weight **	21 July 2021 for categories 8 and 9 other than in vitro diagnostic medical devices and industrial monitoring and control instruments. 21 July 2023 for category 8 in vitro diagnostic medical devices. 21 July 2024 for category 9 industrial monitoring and control instruments, and for category 11.
6.a-I: Lead as an alloying element in steel for machining purposes containing up to 0,35 % lead by weight and in batch hot dip galvanised steel components containing up to 0,2 % lead by weight	21 July 2021 for categories 1-7 and 10.
6 b: Lead as an alloying element in aluminium containing up to 0,4 % lead by weight **	21 July 2021 for categories 8 and 9 other than in vitro diagnostic medical devices and industrial monitoring and control instruments. 21 July 2023 for category 8 in vitro diagnostic medical devices. 21 July 2024 for category 9 industrial monitoring and control instruments, and for category 11.
6.b-I: Lead as an alloying element in aluminium containing up to 0,4 % lead by weight, provided it stems from lead-bearing aluminium scrap recycling	21 July 2021 for categories 1-7 and 10.
6.b-II: Lead as an alloying element in aluminium for machining purposes with a lead content up to 0,4 % by weight	18 May 2021 for categories 1-7 and 10.
6 c: Copper alloy containing up to 4 % lead by weight	21 July 2021 for categories 1-7 and 10. 21 July 2021 for categories 8 and 9 other than in vitro diagnostic medical devices and industrial monitoring and control instruments. 21 July 2023 for category 8 in vitro diagnostic medical devices. 21 July 2024 for category 9 industrial monitoring and control instruments, and for category 11.

* A renewal request has been submitted and the existing exemptions remain valid until a decision is taken.

** This exception is not applicable for category 1-7 and 10.

For products in categories 8 (Medical devices) and 9 (Monitoring and control instruments including industrial monitoring and control instruments), there are specific exemptions in Annex IV, which applies furthest until December 31, 2025.

Categories of EEE covered by this RoHS:

1. Large household appliances.

2. Small household appliances.

3. IT and telecommunications equipment.

4. Consumer equipment.

5. Lighting equipment.

6. Electrical and electronic tools.

7. Toys, leisure and sports equipment.

8. Medical devices.

9. Monitoring and control instruments including industrial monitoring and control instruments.

10. Automatic dispensers.

11. Other EEE not covered by any of the categories above.

 

Gnosjö 2024-10-01

Olof Forsberg                                         Thomas Bolmgren

CEO/Sales                                              CSO/Sales                                                                       

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Material containing more than 0,1% of Lead by weight:

Brass

CW510L                                                                                                 0,15%

CW602N                                                                                                1,7-2,0%

CW603N                                                                                                2,5-3,5%

CW607N                                         SS5165                                           1%

CW608N                                                                                                1,6-2,5%

CW614N                                         SS5170                                           2,5-3,5%

CW618N                                                                                                1,6-3%

UNS36000                                                                                              2,5-3,7%

 

Steel

11SMnPb30      (1.0718)                 SS1914                                           0,15-0,35%

35S20+Pb         (1.0726)                 SS1957                                           0,15-0,35%

EN14Apb+C                                    SS2172Pb                                       0,15-0,30%

 

Aluminium

ENAW 2011                                     SS4355                                           0,20-0,40%

ENAW 6026                                                                                             0-0,40%