ACM Enforces Transparency in Textile Recycling Contracts
Den Haag, woensdag, 18 juni 2025.
The Dutch regulator ACM has intervened in the textile recycling sector by requiring Stichting UPV Textiel and Vereniging Herwinning Textiel to guarantee more contract freedom. The authority identified potential anti-competitive practices that were restricting the choice of textile companies. Through this intervention, the prevention of branch organisations imposing unauthorized restrictions on companies when entering recycling contracts can promote market dynamics and innovation in the textile recycling industry.
ACM’s Intervention in Textile Recycling
The Consumer & Market Authority (ACM) has intervened with Stichting UPV Textiel and Vereniging Herwinning Textiel due to concerns about potential anti-competitive practices in the Dutch textile recycling sector [1]. The regulator is compelling both organisations to guarantee textile companies full contractual freedom when choosing recycling partners.
Market Dynamics and Freedom of Choice
The ACM was particularly concerned about statements from the industry association regarding how companies should fulfil their collection and reuse obligations [1]. By intervening, the regulator prevents unauthorized restrictions that could impede market dynamics and innovation in textile recycling.
Consequences for the Industry
This intervention is expected to stimulate competition in the textile recycling sector and provide companies with more space to make their own strategic decisions around recycling contracts [1].