EU Antitrust Probes Shake Non-Alcoholic Drinks and Personal Care Sectors

The European Commission conducted antitrust inspections in the non-alcoholic drinks industry and sought information in the personal care sector. The probe investigates potential EU antitrust violations, such as cartels and market segmentation, across several member states without specifying which companies or states are involved.

The European Commission announced on Monday its initiation of antitrust inspections targeting the non-alcoholic drinks sector. Simultaneously, information was gathered from the personal care sector. The Commission has not identified the companies under scrutiny.

This move is part of a broader investigation into potential breaches of EU antitrust laws. Suspicions include cartels, trade restrictions, and market segmentation, possibly as part of ongoing conduct across various member states.

The Commission has yet to disclose which member states are involved in this wide-reaching probe.

(With inputs from agencies.)