What Changed
- Formal antitrust probe opened against Omya by the European Commission.
- Scope covers calcium carbonate supply agreements with paper industry customers.
- Inquiry focuses on potential mandatory purchasing requirements imposed on customers.
The European Commission has initiated a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Omya breached European Union competition rules. The probe focuses on Omya's conduct in the supply of calcium carbonates to the paper industry. Specifically, the Commission is examining whether the company required its paper industry customers to purchase all or most of their calcium carbonates directly from Omya. The press release was published in Brussels on 23 October 2026.
Who May Be Affected
Omya and paper industry businesses purchasing calcium carbonates within the European Union.
Cross-Border Context
The action involves EU-level competition enforcement impacting paper industry supply chains across the European Union.
What to check next
- Future official announcements or procedural decisions published by the European Commission regarding the Omya investigation.
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