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European Commission to Prohibit Cadmium from TVs and Displays by October 2019

Cadmium is one of six hazardous substances banned from use in Europe in electrical, electronic equipment by RoHS Directive.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

The European Commission has this week made public its decision to prohibit cadmium from TVs and displays sold in Europe from October 2019, as part of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive. This is subject to ratification by the European Council and Parliament over the next two months. Cadmium in lighting products will be prohibited with immediate effect, although they are not commercially available.   Cadmium is one of six hazardous substances banned from use in Europe in el...

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