Epson mercury lamps RoHS Directive statement

Statement

Lamp based projectors - Epson is subject to DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU (RoHS Directive) that regulates the use of substances, including mercury, in electrical and electronic equipment. However, annex III of RoHS lists a specific exemption 4(f)II[1] for the use of mercury in high pressure mercury vapour lamps used in projectors with an output of more than 2000 lumens. This exemption is valid until 24th February 2027.

Spare replacement lamps - To ensure maximum use of existing products, Epson will continue to provide projector spare replacement lamps to existing users after February 2027. Their continued availability complies with the RoHS Directive that allows provision of spare parts for EEE products placed in the market before the exemption expires.

While we continue to support existing technologies, we’ve been introducing laser-light sources to our projector range and this is our focus. Our continued aim is to reduce consumables use and energy consumptions, supporting our wider sustainability goals.

Are projector lamps impacted by the RoHS Directive?

Epson is subject to DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU (RoHS Directive) that regulates the use of substances, including mercury, in electrical and electronic equipment. However, annex III of RoHS lists a specific exemption 4(f)II[1] for the use of mercury in high pressure mercury vapour lamps used in projectors with an output of more than 2000 lumens. This exemption is valid until 24th February 2027.

Are projector lamps affected by other regulations?

Mercury-added products are also regulated by the EU Mercury Regulation (EU2017/852), as part of the United Nations Minamata Convention. However, lamps for special purpose applications (e.g., projector lamps) have not been restricted under this regulation. Its deadline of January 2026 doesn't apply to projector lamps.

Will Epson projector spare replacement lamps be available after February 2027?

Mercury spare replacement lamps used in Epson projectors will continue to be available after February 2027 to allow the continued and optimal use of our products. The RoHS Directive allows the use of spare parts after the end of the exemption to continue to repair, reuse or to update the functionalities of electrical and electronic equipment.

Epson projectors, with mercury lamps, are compliant with the RoHS Directive This exemption takes over any requirements listed in Regulation EU 2017/852 on mercury.