Amendment: Directive 2011/65/EU (DEHP exemption in engine rubber components)

This procedure updates the list of restricted hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. It specifically addresses the use of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a chemical plasticizer, by granting a technical exemption for its use in certain rubber components within engine systems where safer alternatives are not yet viable.

This affects manufacturers of automotive engine systems and electronics. It allows them to continue using specific DEHP-containing rubber parts while ensuring the broader goal of reducing toxic substances in electronics is maintained.