The domestic glass sector is one of the smaller sectors of the glass industry with approximately 4% of total output. This sector covers the production of glass tableware, cookware and decorative items, which include drinking glasses, cups, bowls, plates, cookware, vases and ornaments. This article, from: www.glassonline.com gives us an idea of the recent achievements of sector organizations regarding activities and issues of the industry. The manufacture of domestic glass is very widely distributed across the EU, with more than 100 installations. Approximately 61 installations meet the production criterion of 20/tpd, as total melting capacity for the installation comprising one or more furnaces, as specified by Directive 2008/1/EC, and these account for the majority of EU production. In 2009, total production was about 500,000 tonnes for the EU-27. The largest domestic glass manufacturers in Europe are: Arc International (France), Bormioli Rocco e Figlio, Bormioli Luigi, and RCR Cristalleria Italiana (Italy); Durobor (Belgium); Duralex (France); Pasabahce (Bulgaria); Riedel Nachtman & Zwiesel (Germany); and Libbey (Netherlands and Portugal). There are also many smaller companies, which often specialize in higher value-added products (lead crystal, etc.). The European Domestic Glass industry is represented by EDG, European Domestic Glass Committee, under the umbrella of the Glass Alliance Europe (formerly, CPIV), Chambre Permanente des Industries du Verre. At international level, EDG is also member of the International Crystal Federation (ICF). EDG has represented its members on European regulatory and legislative affairs, with currently no dedicated staff, but via the contribution of its members, and through its Technical Committee. Many notable successes have been obtained, compared to the resources involved. The purpose of this paper is to outline the main results on the three main recent issues, namely the implementation of the REACH BREF revision and its integration in IED, and the new rules for CO2 allocation in ETS.
