#MENE2605110ADecree of 26 February 2026 establishing the specialty 'Operation of Glassmaking Equipment' as a Certificate of Specialization and setting its award conditions
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This French decree creates a new national Certificate of Specialization (CS) titled 'Conduite d'équipements verriers' (Operation of Glassmaking Equipment). It defines two main skill blocks: organizing and qualifying production, and operating and regulating glassmaking equipment. The qualification targets operators in the glass industry, particularly pharmaceutical tubing, luxury perfume/cosmetic bottles, food/beverage packaging, and tableware. Holders are trained to run production lines safely, perform quality checks, regulate processes, communicate production data, and carry out level-2 maintenance while respecting safety, environmental, and quality standards. The text provides full professional activity references, competence frameworks, evaluation rules, and transitional arrangements from previous diplomas.
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Key Changes
- Creates new national CS qualification 'Conduite d'équipements verriers' effective 2026
- Defines two competence blocks and nine specific tasks (T1-T9) covering risk identification, machine operation, quality control and level-2 maintenance
- Targets four glass sectors: pharmaceutical tubing, luxury flaconnage, food packaging and tableware
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Obligations
What this law requires
Certificate holders must identify and control risks to installations, environment, persons, and apply prevention, hygiene, health, and environmental protection measures during production organization and qualification activities
Certificate holders must prepare and qualify their workstation before beginning production operations
Certificate holders must operate glassmaking equipment in an eco-responsible manner
Certificate holders must collect, monitor, and control data related to products and production processes
Certificate holders must communicate and report production information in writing and/or orally to relevant parties