Preface by EuLA

The European Lime Association ("EuLA") was established in 1990 to provide sector-based representation for the European lime industry and represents European non-captive lime production through its 24 covered Member States (companies & national associations).Based in Brussels, EuLA is the decisive voice of lime producers in Europe and aims to promote the safe and sustainable production of lime.Although it is often an unseen ingredient, lime is one of the essential building blocks of modern industry and is an essential mineral for key European value chains.Lime possesses many functionalities used in downstream industries and is used in various applications such as building materials, steel production, glass, soil treatment, drinking water purification, making sugar and flue gas treatment.Lime and its derivatives are also important raw materials for making paper, as well as in agriculture and its products.