Summary
The European Parliament objects to a Commission directive that extends exemptions for using cadmium in lighting and displays, arguing that cadmium-free alternatives are already widely available. 10 20.05.2015
Other
environment
waste management
administrative law
information technology and data processing
Key points
- The European Parliament objects to the Commission's decision to extend or create exemptions for using cadmium in lighting and display applications.
- The Parliament contends that the legal conditions required to grant these exemptions have not been met, as substitution is no longer technically impracticable.
- Evidence shows that cadmium-free quantum dot technology is already commercially available in products like televisions within the EU market.
- The Parliament calls for a swift reassessment of the existing exemptions with the aim of revoking them to protect health and the environment.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated directive ../.../EU amending, for the purposes of adapting to technical progress, Annex III to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for cadmium in illumination and display lighting applications
Objection to a delegated act: exemption for cadmium in illumination and display lighting applications
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