Recently, there have been unfounded concerns raised regarding the use of copper beryllium (CuBe) alloys in reference to European regulations and other industry guidelines. There have also been concerns raised regarding the safe handling of CuBe alloys in the electronics industry. The facts are clear:
				Copper beryllium alloys are not included in any special end-of-life requirements or restrictions in the final European Union (EU) directives on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV).
					EU RoHS directives
					EU ELV (End-of-Life Vehicle) directives
					EU WEEE directives