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). RoHS Philips CorePro LEDtube, 16 W, G13, 1600 lm, 30000 h, Cool white Philips CorePro LEDtube. Bulb power: 16 W, Fitting/cap type: G13, Luminous flux: 1600 lm, Bulb lifetime: 30000 h, Light colour: Cool white, Colour temperature: 4000 K, Beam angle (max): 240°, Color Rendering Index (CRI): 80, Power factor: 0.9