Asia
Regulations:
Japan
In April of 1997, the Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry set a numerical target for the amount of Pb used for automobiles, except for batteries, and later ordered that it be reduced "to half compared to 1996 by the end of 2000 and to one third by the end of 2005". The Japanese government has also introduced legislation promoting the recycling of household electric appliances, to reclaim all Pb used starting in 2001. Household electric appliances manufacturers are already working towards the creation of completely Pb Phase-out products.
Korea
In an effort to maintain their current electronics industry, Korea adopted a voluntary program to phase out hazardous chemicals banned in the RoHS Directive. An overwhelming majority of companies in Korea are voluntarily eliminating these chemicals from their production.
China
Chinas "Solid Waste Prevention and Control Law" is equivalent to the RoHS and is effective since July 1st 2006. However there are no exceptions granted for any products.