Bee venom is a colorless, acidic liquid containing melittin and other pharmacologically important constituents. Bees produce venom in their abdomen after two-three days, reaching maximum production at two-three weeks. Venom becomes white powder after drying, oxidizing to brownish-yellow if not protected. Used in apitherapy for rheumatism, skin conditions, and HIV treatment
RoHS 1 (2002/95/EC) restricted six hazardous materials in 2006. RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) expanded scope to include medical devices in 2011. RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) added four phthalates in 2019