RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. RoHS, also known as
Directive 2002/95/EC, originated in the European Union and restricts the use of
specific hazardous materials found in electrical and electronic products (known
as EEE). All applicable products in the EU market after July 1, 2006 must pass
RoHS compliance. The substances banned under RoHS are lead (Pb), mercury (Hg),
cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (CrVI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB),
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), and four different phthalates (DEHP, BBP,
BBP, DIBP).