Brussels, 01/03/2002 (Agence Europe) - The Commission has sent a statement of objections to the Danish brewer, Carlsberg, and the Dutch brewer, Heineken, that it suspects of taking part in an unlawful agreement. During a search on the premises of the two groups, in March and May 2000, it had collected compromising documents showing that the two companies had agreed not to engage in intensive activities in each other's "home" markets. Although the alleged infringement appears to have been terminated, the Commission intends to continue with the proceedings to make sure it has really been brought to an end. We recall that the Commission is also investigating other alleged illegal practices by major brewers and has already decided to impose fines on brewers in Belgium and Luxembourg (see EUROPE of 7 December, p.10), and is continuing its investigation into dubious practices in France, the Netherlands, Italy and Portugal.