RoHS is a logo often applied to products that are used by people building their own personal computers. This logo is a reference to a UK bill passed in 2006 entitled "The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive". The purpose for RoHS is to restrict manufacturers from using certain substances in the production of Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
Some of the materials that are measured when applying the standards of RoHS include: lead, hexavalent chromium, cadmium, and mercury, as well as some types of flame retardants. All of the standards and regulations in the RoHS directive are measured by the UK's National Measurement Office.
Granted, directives in other countries have no permanent effect in the US, but we reap the benefits here at home. The reason that so many of the products that can be purchased are emblazoned with the logo is the reality that most products are created for the world market, meaning we can help the environment, without having to pass the legislation locally.(for more information, go here.)
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