Published the DECREE August 4, 2022 by which the MINISTRY OF ECOLOGICAL TRANSITION implements in Italy some directives on the restriction of the use of mercury in particular types of lamps through the amendment of Annex III (Applications exempted from the restrictions referred to in Article 4, paragraph 1), to Legislative Decree No. 27 of March 4, 2014.

The changes involve exemptions to the use of mercury in the following types of lamps.

• Mercury in cold cathode fluorescent lamps and external electrode fluorescent lamps (CCFL and EEFL) for special purposes not exceeding (per lamp)
• Mercury in other High Pressure Sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes not exceeding (per burner)
• Mercury in single capped (compact) fluorescent lamps not exceeding (per burner)
• For general lighting purposes < 30 W: 5 mg
• Mercury in metal halide lamps (MH)
• for special purposes: 5 mg
• Mercury in other low pressure discharge lamps (per lamp)
• Mercury in other fluorescent lamps not exceeding (per lamp):
• Tri-band phosphor with normal lifetime and a tube diameter < 9 mm (e.g. T2): 5 mg
• Mercury in High Pressure Sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes not exceeding (per burner) in lamps with improved colour rendering index Ra > 60
• Mercury in double-capped linear fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes not exceeding (per lamp)
• Mercury in cold cathode fluorescent lamps and external electrode fluorescent lamps (CCFL and EEFL) for special purposes not exceeding (per lamp)

The provisions apply from October 1, 2022, so manufacturers of equipment which is subject to the application of the RoHS Directive will need to ensure that products comply with the changes introducedFor further information on the service and MTIC Group, please visit our website.