Dutch ACM Updates

Mar 6, 2024

Two building contractors in the Netherlands, Den Ouden and Bloem Infra, were fined for secretly exchanging bids in a cartel arrangement during the tender process for a school's outdoor area construction project.

Mar 6, 2024

Tinder will inform users about personalized discounts following an intervention by European consumer authorities.

Mar 4, 2024

The Netherlands' ACM and RDI conducted a joint study on smart devices, revealing shortcomings in the information provided to consumers and the lack of consistent updates, highlighting the need for improved oversight.

Mar 3, 2024

The Netherlands ACM and RDI conducted a study on smart devices, revealing a lack of information for consumers and inconsistent update policies.

Feb 28, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued a warning about potential market manipulation in the wholesale energy market, specifically through 'spoofing'.

Feb 27, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) intervened multiple times in the recent health care contracting period due to violations of individual negotiation principles, resulting in potential price increases and negative health care outcomes.

Feb 22, 2024

European authorities have compelled Zalando to eliminate misleading sustainability claims, such as using the term 'sustainability' and visual symbols like leaves, from its website by April 15, 2024, and to provide clear and specific information about the sustainability benefits of its products.

Feb 22, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued a warning against online stores Bestie on the move and Van Halen mode for misleading consumers about delivery times, product quality, and return policies due to dropshipping practices.

Feb 21, 2024

Zalando will remove misleading sustainability claims from its website by April 15, 2024, following European authorities' intervention.

Feb 21, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued a warning against online stores Bestie on the move and Van Halen mode for misleading consumers about long delivery times and product quality due to dropshipping practices.

Feb 19, 2024

The Netherlands ACM is expanding requirements for private networks to aid in alleviating strain on the public grid during peak times, enabling more sustainable projects to connect.

Feb 18, 2024

The Netherlands ACM is expanding the requirement for private networks to assist in alleviating strain on the public grid during peak times, enabling more sustainable projects to connect.

Feb 16, 2024

Starting on February 17, 2024, online service providers must adhere to the Digital Services Act (DSA) to ensure a safe and trustworthy online environment, combat illegal content, protect minors, and enhance transparency.

Feb 15, 2024

Starting on February 17, 2024, online service providers must adhere to the Digital Services Act (DSA) to ensure a safe and trustworthy online environment, as emphasized by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).

Feb 9, 2024

Dutch heat supplier Loek Warmte (previously Vestia Energie) has implemented measures to address problems with its heat network in Duindorp, The Hague, after facing enforcement action by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).