
Article 1 
In the Annex to Directive 2002/95/EC the following point 28 is added:
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28. Hexavalent chromium in corrosion preventive coatings of unpainted metal sheetings and fasteners used for corrosion protection and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding in equipment falling under category three of Directive 2002/96/EC (IT and telecommunications equipment). Exemption granted until 1 July 2007.
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Article 2 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 12 October 2006.
For the Commission
Stavros DIMAS
Member of the Commission