The European IPPC Bureau
Cement, Lime and Magnesium Oxide Manufacturing Industries
This BREF includes processes involved in the production of cement and lime. The main operations covered are:
• raw materials storage and preparation
• fuels storage and preparation
• kiln systems
• preparation and storage of products
• packing and dispatch.
The mission of the JRC is to provide customer-driven scientific and technical support for the conception, development, implementation and monitoring of EU policies. As a service of the European Commission, the JRC functions as a reference centre of science and technology for the Union. Close to the policy-making process, it serves the common interest of the Member States, while being independent of special interests, whether private or national.