.Regulation
In Italy, no formal regulations have been made addressing the scrap tire recycling industry. The EU directives, while issuing targets and guidelines, leave the method of implementation to the member states. However, Bill C. 7594 provides for the formation of a body run by manufacturers and importers. Industries have taken their own initiatives to improve their prospects. For example, several granulate companies formed Consorzio Granuli Gomma Co G.G in September 2002, which is responsible for the marketing of all rubber granulate production. There are also no specific emission norms aimed at furnaces using tire-derived fuel.