09:30

09:40

• introduction to RoHS Directive;
• overview of the substance review and exemptions; and
• general review, One Substance One Assessment (OSOA) amendment and updates on the standardization request.

10:05

• RoHS Pack 22 Lead Exemption Strategy
  • overview of the decisions made by the European Commission on the renewal, splitting and revocation of lead exemptions key to industry; and
  • renewal milestones & continuity: an update on the Umbrella Project’s 2025 and 2026 renewal applications.
• EN IEC 63000 & proposed common specifications
  • planned changes to the RoHS harmonized standard EN IEC 63000 that will initiate a shift from declaration-based compliance to mandatory analytical test reports; and
  • common specifications fall-back mechanism: a briefing on the 2025 proposal to amend RoHS to introduce common specifications as a regulatory alternative to harmonized standards.

10:30

• Batteries Regulation Article 11 stipulations - background and earlier studies;
• the methodology applied and developed for the first assessment of applications for derogation from the Article 11 obligations; and
• examples and insights from the applications assessed.

11:40

• working with the EU POPs Regulation and the Stockholm Convention as downstream users; 
• uses of POPs in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, processes and final products; and
• EU ban on Dechlorane Plus, long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC-PFCAs) and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (MCCPs): compliance strategies. 

12:05

• recent relevant developments in chemicals legislation;
• the impact of the evolving ecodesign framework on the EEE sector;
• horizon-gazing: what we may see over the next 12 months; and
• building and implementing an effective compliance strategy – some considerations.

12:30

• Marshall Group journey to phase out PFAS in audio electronics;
• how the substitution stimulates innovation and strengthens commitment across internal teams and supplier networks; and
• being ahead of legislation create opportunities, collaboration and increase knowledge in the interaction with others in industry, academia and NGOs.

14:10

• fluoropolymers and other types of PFAS across the electronics value chain: function-critical uses with very limited substitution options;
• socio-economic impact of blanket PFAS bans on the electronics industry and on European competitiveness and technical sovereignty; and
• the current position of the Global Electronics Association on how PFAS should be regulated, including proposed pragmatic next steps.

14:35

• limits of material substitution: why base material properties alone are not enough when replacing fluoropolymer-related materials in electronic components;
• real-world constraints: how functional performance, regulatory approval, and end-use requirements shape the feasibility of alternatives, illustrated through practical examples; and
• long implementation timelines: the iterative, cross-functional process required to develop, qualify, and commercialize alternatives, highlighting the need for testing, validation, and supply-chain alignment to avoid regrettable substitutions.

15:00

• regulatory frameworks and their impact on complex electronic articles. How evolving global regulations shape compliance obligations for downstream users in multi‑tiered supply chains;
• chemical substitution in electronic components: operational challenges and supply chain risks Navigating technical feasibility, material availability, qualification timelines, and the cost implications of substitution; and
• why long implementation periods do not always ensure success Common pitfalls for downstream users - such as uncertainty around supplier readiness, incomplete disclosure, or late-stage redesign needs - despite extended regulatory timelines.

16:10

• the state of play for EU chemicals and electronics digital product passports: how companies can prepare; 
• how digital product passports will be used for EU substances of concern compliance and recycler information provisioning. Moving beyond the SCIP database for recyclers, planned to be repealed under the EU Commission Environmental Omnibus; and
• making chemicals data flow across supply chains: towards a global digital product and material passport system.

16:35

• short introduction to the battery passport and its mandatory requirements;
• how traceability up the supply chain enables easier regulatory compliance; and
• the additional benefits that traceability unlocks beyond compliance.

17:00

• a brief outline on social and environmental risks in e-waste management;
• an introduction to EU and international regulatory requirements around the recovery of metals and minerals from e-waste;
• a discussion on PFAS and legacy substances in electronics and e-waste, looking at recent regulatory developments around PFAS in the EU and how chemicals of concern can be better addressed going forward (to reduce health and environmental risks); and
• an overview of how electronics could be designed for easier and safer disassembly and reuse in line with EU regulations on ecodesign and energy labelling, as well as global policies on the right to repair.