NATO has officially released a strategic list of 12 defence-critical raw materials, and beryllium proudly stands among them. This recognition underscores beryllium’s vital role in advanced defence technologies and highlights the critical importance of securing its supply chain for national and international security. The list, published in December 2024, is a milestone in NATO’s ongoing efforts to fortify its supply chains against disruptions that could threaten operational r

A recent published study of beryllium workers supports rethinking classifications of beryllium metal under the EU Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation (CLP), the GB Mandatory Classification and Labelling List (GBMCL), and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). Updated evidence shows that the existing classifications do not accurately reflect scientific realities and risk information related to beryllium-containing mate

BeS T is happy to share its Winter Quarter Newsletter 2025-2026! In this edition, you will read about how the UK identified beryllium as a Growth Mineral, the latest scientific evidence regarding beryllium, the RESourceEU Plan, and the EU Defence Readiness Roadmap. Read more here:

BeS T is happy to share its Autumn Quarter Newsletter 2025! In this edition, you will read about ou will read about how NATO flagged beryllium as critical for the EU’s defence, how the EU proposes broader defence exemptions, the upcoming Circular Economy Act, and the EU Stockpiling Strategy. Read more here:

BeS T is happy to share its Spring Quarter Newsletter 2025! In this edition, you will read about how NATO flagged beryllium as critical...

BeS T is happy to share its Winter Quarterly Newsletter 2024/2025! In this edition, you will read about the expectations of a new...

With the change of EU legislature around the corner, the Beryllium Science and Technology Association (BeST) would like to share its...

BeST is happy to share its Winter Quarterly Newsletter. In this edition, we will inform you about the recently announced EU plans for the...

On 14 December 2023, BeST published its Easy Guide Blast on Elctrical Discharge Machining (EDM). This is the 6th guide out of 9 that...

BeST is happy to share its Autumn Quarterly Newsletter. In this edition, we will share with you an overview of the presentation our BeST...

Join BeST on 04 December 2023 from 11:00 to 12:00 CET at our "Working Safely with Beryllium" webinar. The webinar will address the...

On 14 November 2023, BeST published its Easy Guide Blast on foundry melting & casting. This is the 5th guide out of 9 that concentrate on...

Join BeST on 21 November 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00 CET at our "Working Safely with Beryllium" webinar. The webinar will address the...

In the frame of the EU industrial strategy, discussions are ongoing to define a transition pathway for the Aerospace and Defence sector...

BeST has submitted its comments to the European Commission's proposal for the review of the End-of-life vehicles directive (ELV)....

Today, BeST submitted its contribution to the European Commission's call for evidence on ecodesign and energy labelling of electronic...

The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) is a Type 1 ecolabel originally developed by the United States (U.S.)...

BeST is delighted to share its Summer Quarterly Newsletter. In this edition, learn about our members' upcoming speaking engagements, the...