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What counts as Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)?
3 markets define Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), and they don't all agree. Read each definition below. You tell us if your product contains it; we never guess from its name.
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“Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) (0,1 %)”
“Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) (0.1%)”
“마. 폴리브롬화디페닐에테르”
- Definition
- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) as listed in Annex II of Directive 2011/65/EU.
- Listed members
- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
- Source
“Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) (0,1 %)”
Annex II · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) as listed in Schedule A1 of the RoHS Regulations 2012.
- Listed members
- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
- Source
“Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) (0.1%)”
Sch. A1 · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): Sch. A1(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- 폴리브롬화디페닐에테르 (PBDE) listed in 시행령 별표 1의2 제1호 마목.
- Listed members
- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
- Source
“마. 폴리브롬화디페닐에테르”
시행령 Schedule 1의2 item 1 마목 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 시행령 별표 1의2 제1호 마목(opens in a new tab)
Rules
Rules that use these definitions
7 rules.
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.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
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 · … 마. 폴리브롬화디페닐에테르
Schedule 1의2 1. 마 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)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.
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
- Vehicle weight below 30 kg
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lead-acid
Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor assist cutoff speed kmh, vehicle weight kg, battery chemistry
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 · … 마. 폴리브롬화디페닐에테르
Schedule 1의2 1. 마 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)- LimitKRPolybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 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
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
Depends on: economic operator role
- 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 · … 마. 폴리브롬화디페닐에테르
Schedule 1의2 1. 마 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)
- LimitKRPolybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 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
- Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
- Motor assists pedalling only
- Motor assist cut-off speed 25 km/h or less
- Vehicle weight below 30 kg
- Battery chemistry: Lithium-ion or Lead-acid
Depends on: economic operator role, pedal assist only, motor assist cutoff speed kmh, vehicle weight kg, battery chemistry
- 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 · … 마. 폴리브롬화디페닐에테르
Schedule 1의2 1. 마 · 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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