Consultation outcome

Restriction of phthalates medical devices, monitoring and control instruments

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 14 September 2021
• Last updated: 11 January 2022 — See all updates

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We received 8 responses to this consultation.

The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (‘The RoHS Regulations’) will be amended to extend the restriction on the use of four phthalates (Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP), Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) in medical devices and monitoring and control instruments.

This will come into force on 1 July 2022.

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Original consultation

Summary

Seeking views on extending the restrictions on the use of 4 phthalates in medical devices, monitoring and control equipment in Great Britain.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
10:30am on 14 September 2021 to 11:45pm on 21 October 2021

Consultation description

We want to know what you think about a proposed restriction on the use of 4 phthalates in the manufacture of medical devices and monitoring and control equipment, which is in the interests of public health and environmental protection.

These substances have long been of concern. When they are used in electrical and electronic equipment they can have a negative impact on effective recycling, human health and the environment during waste operations.

Published 14 September 2021
Last updated 11 January 2022 + show all updates

1. 11 January 2022

   Added the summary of responses and government response.

2. 14 September 2021

   First published.