If you export automotive components and materials to the EU, you have to make sure your products comply with the EU legislation on End-of Live Vehicles (ELV). This legislation prohibits the presence of lead, mercury, cadmium and hexavalent chromium and obliges the materials and components to be coded in a certain way. However, there are some applications of components and materials that are exempted from the restriction.
This document provides an outline on the legislative requirements which affect your export to the EU, some examples of exempted applications and recommendations.
Publication date: March, 2010
