There are no legislative bans or restrictions on CuBe alloys. CuBe Alloys were not included in the proposed revisions to the European Union (EU) directives on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS). There are no industry guidelines that restrict or ban CuBe. Handling CuBe alloys in solid form and as finished parts poses no special health risks. Materion has addressed the substances in CuBe alloys under the EU Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) regulation. CuBe alloys and product containing these alloys can be safely recycled.