The European Commission (EC) announces Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/1416 of March 13, 2024 amending Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for cadmium in downshifting quantum dots directly deposited on LED semiconductor chips. Annex III to Directive 2011/65/EU is amended for; – Cadmium selenide in downshifting cadmium-based semiconductor nanocrystal quantum dots for use in display lighting applications expires for all categories on November 21, 2025. – Cadmium in downshifting semiconductor nanocrystal quantum dots directly deposited on LED semiconductor chips for use in display and projection applications expires for all categories on December 31, 2027.
EU – Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/1416 of March 13, 2024 Amending Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as Regards an Exemption for Cadmium in Downshifting Quantum Dots Directly Deposited on LED Semiconductor
