CentralNotice From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search "ROHS" redirects here. For other uses, see ROHS (disambiguation) . Directive 2002/95/EC European Union directive Title Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Made by Council & Parliament Made under Art. 95 EC Journal reference eur-lex.europa.eu L37, 13 February 2003, pp. 19–23 History Date made 27 January 2003 Came into force 13 February 2003 Implementation date 13 August 2004 Preparative texts Commission proposal C365E, 19 December 2000, p. 195, C240E, 28 August 2001, p. 303. EESC opinion C116, 20 April 2001, p. 38. CR opinion C148, 18 May 2001, p. 1. EP opinion C34E, 7 February 2002, p. 109. Other legislation Amended by Dir. 2008/35/EC ; Dec. 2005/618/EC , De...