http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2005/l_280/l_280200
51025en00180019.pdf
"Certain materials and components containing lead and
cadmium should be exempt (or continue to be exempt)
from the prohibition, since the use of these hazardous
substances in those specific materials and components is
still unavoidable."
Such as in more reliable, more environmentally friendly, easier to
manufacture and lower cost electronics?... ;-)
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