RoHS Standard EN IEC 63000 Revision

Three new regulatory updates are reshaping product compliance workflows - from hazardous substance standards in Europe to energy efficiency mandates in Asia and Switzerland. Here's what your operations and compliance leads need to know now.

🇪🇺 RoHS Standard Update: EN IEC 63000:2018 Revision

To ensure that harmonized standards remain current and adequate, the European Commission may request the revision of existing standards or the creation of new ones by submitting "standardization requests" to European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, etc.).

On 22 November 2024, the European Commission proposed a future revision of the EN IEC 63000:2018 standard to better align it with the internal production control requirements set out in Decision 768/2008/EC, which established a common framework for products.

Where no harmonized standard exists to meet the essential requirements of a directive, the standard is delayed, or the standards are insufficient, the European Commission may also set technical requirements itself. This legal instrument is called "common specifications."

Statut: Active enforcement - The timeline is unclear, but it will result in a change that directly impacts RoHS compliance for all EEE manufacturers.

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🏭 What This Means for Manufacturers

• Begin revisiting your conformity documentation processes - EN IEC 63000:2018 is likely to evolve.
• Expect greater alignment with internal production control frameworks under Decision 768/2008/EC.
• Regulatory teams should monitor updates from CENELEC and adjust technical file preparation accordingly.

🇨🇭 Switzerland Energy Efficiency Rules (2025): New Labels & CO₂ Targets

Switzerland is aligning new product groups with EU legislation with the latest revisions to the Energy Efficiency Directive.

This harmonizes the energy efficiency requirements for household dryers and extractor fans with EU standards. From January 1, 2025, changes will be made to how the energy label is calculated for new passenger cars. This update may change the energy efficiency category of some car models.

The new average CO2 emission target value for 2025 has been updated to 113 g/km (WLTP). This demonstrates Switzerland's commitment to reducing energy consumption and increasing efficiency in line with the Energy Strategy 2050 targets.

Regulation and inspections are carried out by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE).

Statut: Active enforcement - Although Switzerland has achieved harmonization with the EU in many product groups, there are many innovations.

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🏭 What This Means for Manufacturers

• Review product categories affected by label recalculation, especially passenger cars and domestic appliances.
• Ensure Swiss-specific testing and labeling is up-to-date before the January 2025 effective date.
• Coordinate with EU compliance teams to avoid misalignment in dual-market documentation.

🇹🇼 Taiwan Water Dispenser MEPS + Energy Label (2028 Draft)

To improve energy efficiency, the Energy Administration of Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs has proposed updating existing energy efficiency standards and labeling requirements for cold, warm, and hot water dispensers.

The proposal's primary goal is to reduce energy consumption in water dispensers marketed in Taiwan. To this end, two key regulations are proposed: the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) and the Energy Efficiency Rating Label.

The most significant change is a reduction in the maximum allowable values for water dispensers' 24-hour standby energy consumption (standing loss).

Statut: Active enforcement - The current regulation, effective January 1, 2028, will remain confidential until November 8, 2025, pending comments.

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🏭 What This Means for Manufacturers

• Conduct design and performance reviews for water dispenser SKUs ahead of the January 2028 implementation.
• Anticipate lower standby energy thresholds; engineering and R&D teams should begin redesigns.
• Prepare for regulatory transparency in late 2025 — final requirements will be publicly released after November 8.

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