ANNEX

In Annex III to Directive 2011/65/EU, the following entry 44 is added:

‘44

Lead in solder of sensors, actuators, and engine control units of combustion engines within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 of the European Parliament and of the Council4, installed in equipment used at fixed positions while in operation which is designed for professionals, but also used by non-professional users

Applies to category 11 and expires on 21 July 2024.

Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2016 on requirements relating to gaseous and particulate pollutant emission limits and type-approval for internal combustion engines for non-road mobile machinery, amending Regulations (EU) No 1024/2012 and (EU) No 167/2013, and amending and repealing Directive 97/68/EC (OJ L 252, 16.9.2016, p. 53).’