The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) 2002/95/EC [1] was adopted in February 2003 by the European Union.
The RoHS directive took effect on July 1, 2006, but is not a law; it is simply a directive.
This directive restricts the use of six hazardous materials in the manufacture of various types of electronic and electrical equipment.
It is closely linked with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)...
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restriction_of_Hazardous_Substances_Directive
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