Postopek je bil uveden zaradi pritožbe, ki jo je januarja 2000 vložilo Evropsko združenje za kovine ("Eurometaux") v imenu Alcan Europe, Elval, Eurofoil, Lawson Mardon Star Ltd, Pechiney Rhenalu in VAW Aluminium Business Unit Foil, ki skupaj predstavljajo glavni delež, t.j.
The proceeding was initiated as a result of a complaint lodged in January 2000 by the European Association of Metals ("Eurometaux") on behalf of Alcan Europe, Elval, Eurofoil, Lawson Mardon Star Ltd, Pechiney Rhenalu and VAW Aluminium Business Unit Foil, together representing a major proportion, i.e.