MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Improving drinking water quality and checking the safety of plastic packaging – E-000648/2025

Question for written answer  E-000648/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Loucas Fourlas (PPE)

Recent studies have raised serious concerns about the quality of drinking water available in plastic bottles, as microplastics, chemicals and other contaminants that could pose a risk to public health have been detected. Despite EU legislative initiatives to reduce plastic pollution and improve water quality, the problem of drinking water contamination and its potential health impacts remains.

In view of the above:

• 1.How does the Commission assess the level of safety of bottled water in the Member States and what are the main findings of the checks carried out in recent years?
• 2.Does the Commission intend to implement the regulatory framework for bottled water packaging materials in order to reduce citizens’ exposure to harmful substances?
• 3.What measures does the Commission plan to promote to further improve the quality of drinking water, both bottled and tap water, in order to ensure citizens’ access to clean and safe water?

Submitted: 12.2.2025