There are other examples of exemptions. My son works for a power conversion company in Colorado who deals with both the US Military and NASA. There have been instances where their contract specifically states you shall not use lead-free (RoHS) materials. Apparently they are aware of the tin whisker problem and explicitly prohibit the use of such materials.
Have a great weekend, -Doug Douglas E Powell Laporte, Colorado USA doug...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/dougp01 On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 4:35 AM Matthew Wilson | GBE < matthew.wil...@gbelectronics.com> wrote: > It’s old now but this article, written by someone working for TUV SUD, was > handy for me when needing to deal with the ‘military exempt argument’ a > while ago. > > > > > https://www.newelectronics.co.uk/electronics-technology/the-military-ce-marking-conundrum/64803/ > > > > It agrees with your stance, which I personally also agree with, FWIW. > > > > “They have informed us that there is a CE Marking Exemption for Military > Equipment in France and Germany for these products” > > > > Why not ask them for documentary proof or some such of the exemption? > They may well struggle! > > > > Good luck. > > > > Matthew Wilson, > > GB Electronics (UK) Ltd. > > > Disclaimer: This email and any files transmitted with it are > confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to > whom they are addressed. 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