ROHS is the acronym 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. All applicable products in the EU market after July 1, 2006 must pass RoHS compliance. Any business that sells applicable electronic products, sub-assemblies, or components directly to EU countries, or sells to resellers, distributors, or integrators that in turn sell products to EU countries, is impacted if they utilize any of the restricted materials ROHS certification should be complied by any organization involved in the production, sale or distribution of electrical and electronic equipment destined for the EU market.