Polish UOKiK Updates

May 20, 2024

The President of UOKiK has issued a decision regarding Jeronimo Martins Polska's promotional practices, obligating them to compensate consumers with a voucher worth 150 PLN.

May 19, 2024

The UOKiK President penalized Jeronimo Martins Polska for misleading promotional practices related to a voucher offer at Biedronka stores.

May 17, 2024

The article highlights the importance of checking for the CE mark on products like toys, lighting, and lawnmowers to ensure they meet EU standards.

May 16, 2024

The CE marking is crucial for ensuring that products like toys, lighting, and lawnmowers meet EU requirements, providing a declaration by the manufacturer.

May 14, 2024

UOKiK has initiated proceedings against Vectra and Multimedia Polska for misleading pricing practices and removing discounts from consumers who fail to pay their bills on time.

May 13, 2024

The President of the Polish Competition Authority has initiated an investigation into potential anticompetitive practices in the digital distribution of video games, focusing on major players like PlayStation Store and Steam.

May 9, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection in Poland has issued new guidelines on investment control, focusing on transactions involving entities outside the EU, EEA, or OECD and aiming to protect key sectors like energy, telecommunications, and healthcare.

May 6, 2024

The UOKiK presidency in ICPEN is hosting an international conference in Gdańsk to discuss effective consumer protection measures.

May 5, 2024

The President of the Polish Competition Authority has initiated proceedings against Jura Poland and several retailers for allegedly engaging in a price-fixing conspiracy in the market for Jura coffee machines.

Apr 25, 2024

Over 130 partners have joined a social campaign by the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) in Poland to warn consumers about fraudulent investments and scams involving well-known individuals or companies.

Apr 23, 2024

UOKiK's President imposed fines totaling nearly 650,000 PLN on businesses involved in bid-rigging schemes for construction services and school transportation services.

Apr 21, 2024

Selfmaker Smart Solutions and Selfmaker Technology have been fined nearly 1 million PLN by the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) for operating a pyramid scheme.

Apr 16, 2024

The UOKiK analyzed the medical waste disposal market, proposing changes to reduce costs for hospitals, cosmetic facilities, and tattoo studios.

Apr 15, 2024

UOKiK fined Lord and Lavard for falsely labeling fabric composition, stressing the importance of accurate product information for consumers.

Apr 8, 2024

The President of the Polish Competition Authority has issued new guidelines on imposing fines for anticompetitive practices, including factors affecting the amount of fines and the impact of the duration of the infringement.