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What counts as Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)?
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“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)”
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0.1%)”
“라. 폴리브롬화비페닐”
“라. 폴리브롬화비페닐”
- Definition
- Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) as listed in Annex II of Directive 2011/65/EU.
- Listed members
- Polybromobiphenyls (PBB)
- Source
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)”
Annex II · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) as listed in Schedule A1 of the RoHS Regulations 2012.
- Listed members
- Polybromobiphenyls (PBB)
- Source
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0.1%)”
Sch. A1 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): Sch. A1(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- 폴리브롬화비페닐 (PBB) listed in 시행령 별표 1의2 제1호 라목.
- Listed members
- Polybromobiphenyls (PBB)
- Source
“라. 폴리브롬화비페닐”
시행령 Schedule 1의2 item 1 라목 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 시행령 별표 1의2 제1호 라목(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- 폴리브롬화비페닐 (PBB) listed in 시행령 별표 1의2 제1호 라목.
- Listed members
- Polybrominated biphenyls
- Source
“라. 폴리브롬화비페닐”
시행령 Schedule 1의2 item 1 라목 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 시행령 별표 1의2 제1호 라목(opens in a new tab)
Rules
Rules that use these definitions
10 rules.
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
by weight in homogeneous materials
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Every product in the category
In force since 3 Jan 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013
Applies from the repeal of Directive 2002/95/EC with effect from 3 January 2013 (Art. 26); Art. 25(1) set 2 January 2013 as the transposition deadline for Member States, which is not the date duties bind economic operators.
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)”
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
by weight in homogeneous materials
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Every product in the category
In force since 3 Jan 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013
Applies from the repeal of Directive 2002/95/EC with effect from 3 January 2013 (Art. 26); Art. 25(1) set 2 January 2013 as the transposition deadline for Member States, which is not the date duties bind economic operators.
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)”
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
by weight in homogeneous materials
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
In force since 3 Jan 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013
Applies from the repeal of Directive 2002/95/EC with effect from 3 January 2013 (Art. 26); Art. 25(1) set 2 January 2013 as the transposition deadline for Member States, which is not the date duties bind economic operators.
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)”
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
by weight in homogeneous materials
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.
Every product in the category
In force since 2 Jan 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013
Regulations come into force on 2nd January 2013 (reg. 1).
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0.1%)”
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
by weight within the same (homogeneous) material (동일물질)
Exemptions (1)
Exceptions to the content limits where removal is impossible or no substitute exists (decree 별표 2), and research/export products
“다만, 제품의 특성상 유해물질의 제거가 불가능하거나 대체물질이 없다고 인정되어 대통령령으로 정하는 경우와 연구ㆍ개발이나 수출을 목적으로 하는 경우에는 그러하지 아니하다.”
Official text, current to 24 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-03-24.
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: rated voltage v
In force since 1 Jul 2021
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jul 2021
Stated: the revised 별표 1의2 applies from 1 July 2021 (부칙 <제31184호,2020.11.24> 제1조 단서).
From the official list: 0.1% 이하 · … 라. 폴리브롬화비페닐
Schedule 1의2 1. 라 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)- LimitEUPolybrominated biphenyls (PBB) as defined in European Union
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
by weight in homogeneous materials
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 3 Jan 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013
Applies from the repeal of Directive 2002/95/EC with effect from 3 January 2013 (Art. 26); Art. 25(1) set 2 January 2013 as the transposition deadline for Member States, which is not the date duties bind economic operators.
- Source
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)”
Annex II Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUPolybrominated biphenyls (PBB) as defined in European Union
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
by weight in homogeneous materials
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 3 Jan 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013
Applies from the repeal of Directive 2002/95/EC with effect from 3 January 2013 (Art. 26); Art. 25(1) set 2 January 2013 as the transposition deadline for Member States, which is not the date duties bind economic operators.
- Source
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)”
Annex II Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUPolybrominated biphenyls (PBB) as defined in European Union
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
by weight in homogeneous materials
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Jul 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011L0065-20260701 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor rated continuous power 250 W or less
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
Depends on: pedal assist only, motor rated continuous power w, motor assist cutoff speed kmh
- Effective
In force since 3 Jan 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 3 Jan 2013
Applies from the repeal of Directive 2002/95/EC with effect from 3 January 2013 (Art. 26); Art. 25(1) set 2 January 2013 as the transposition deadline for Member States, which is not the date duties bind economic operators.
- Source
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0,1 %)”
Annex II Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab)
- LimitGBPolybrominated biphenyls (PBB) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
by weight in homogeneous materials
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27, last updated 2025-09-09.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force since 2 Jan 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 2 Jan 2013
Regulations come into force on 2nd January 2013 (reg. 1).
- Source
“Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) (0.1%)”
Sch. A1 Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(opens in a new tab)
- LimitKRPolybrominated biphenyls (PBB) as defined in South Korea
Limit 0.1 % (content basis)
by weight within the same (homogeneous) material (동일물질)
Exemptions (1)
Exceptions to the content limits where removal is impossible or no substitute exists (decree 별표 2), and research/export products
“다만, 제품의 특성상 유해물질의 제거가 불가능하거나 대체물질이 없다고 인정되어 대통령령으로 정하는 경우와 연구ㆍ개발이나 수출을 목적으로 하는 경우에는 그러하지 아니하다.”
Article 9(1) 단서 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 24 Mar 2026. National Law Information Center (law.go.kr) text; 시행일자 2026-03-24.
- Applies when
- Rated voltage below 1501 V
Depends on: rated voltage v
- Effective
In force since 1 Jul 2021
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jul 2021
Stated: the revised 별표 1의2 applies from 1 July 2021 (부칙 <제31184호,2020.11.24> 제1조 단서).
- Source
From the official list: 0.1% 이하 · … 라. 폴리브롬화비페닐
Schedule 1의2 1. 라 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)
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