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Dutch Regulator Greenlights Cooperation for Sustainable Brick Pallets

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January 21, 20261 day ago
Cooperation on more sustainable brick pallets cleared by Dutch regulator

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Dutch brick manufacturers have received competition clearance to collaborate on a reusable transportation pallet program. This initiative aims to reduce environmental impact. The Authority for Consumers and Markets approved the proposal, requiring ongoing investment in pallet sustainability. The cooperation addresses environmental concerns without raising competition issues.

By Andrew Boyce ( January 21, 2026, 14:26 GMT | Insight) -- Brick makers have received Dutch competition clearance to cooperate on a program to introduce reusable transportation pallets to reduce their impact on the environment. The Authority for Consumers and Markets said the proposal raised no competition concerns, though it did make the initiative commit to continue to invest in making pallets more sustainable in the future.Brick makers have received Dutch competition clearance to cooperate on a program to introduce reusable transportation pallets to reduce their impact on the environment.... Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term. Know what others in the room don’t, with features including: Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.

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    Sustainable Brick Pallets: Dutch Regulator Approves Cooperation