Polish UOKiK Updates

Feb 23, 2024

The Inspection Authority has flagged 21 out of 113 cutting disc models for potential safety hazards due to misleading labeling, with 14 posing risks to consumers.

Feb 23, 2024

Nextbike, a city bike rental operator, was fined for using abusive clauses, making unauthorized changes to regulations, and unfairly charging consumers additional fees.

Feb 23, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has imposed fines totaling over 10 million PLN on seven lenders and consumer credit intermediaries following complaints from affected consumers.

Feb 22, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) imposed fines totaling over 10 million PLN on seven lenders and consumer credit intermediaries following complaints from affected consumers.

Feb 21, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority has examined 113 models of cutting discs, identifying 21 models with irregularities, 14 of which affecting consumer safety.

Feb 21, 2024

Nextbike, a city bike rental operator, was fined for using abusive clauses, making unauthorized changes to regulations, and unfairly charging consumers additional fees.

Feb 21, 2024

UOKiK imposed fines totaling over 10 million PLN on seven consumer loan providers and intermediaries for engaging in loan churning practices following consumer complaints.

Feb 20, 2024

UOKiK fined seven lenders and credit intermediaries over 10 million PLN for offering new loans to repay existing debts, leading to excessive costs for borrowers.

Feb 19, 2024

Nextbike, a leading operator of city bike rental systems, was fined over 791,000 PLN by the President of the Polish Competition Authority for applying abusive clauses and unjustly burdening consumers with additional fees through unauthorized changes to their terms and conditions.

Feb 18, 2024

Nextbike Poland was fined over 791,000 PLN by the President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) for applying abusive clauses and unjustly burdening consumers with additional fees through unauthorized changes to its terms and conditions.

Feb 16, 2024

A market inspection by the Trade Inspection Authority revealed safety issues in one-third of 220 toys, with 18% containing excessive levels of phthalates, some exceeding limits by over 300 times, and 24% having labeling errors.

Feb 16, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has conditionally approved the acquisition of three gas stations by Anwim, the franchisor of the Moya gas station network, from Elbah II, the owner of stations in the Silesian Voivodeship, contingent on the termination of a franchise agreement with one of the franchisees.

Feb 15, 2024

A recent market inspection by the Trade Inspectorate revealed safety issues in 1/3 of 220 toys tested, with 18% of them containing excessive levels of phthalates, some exceeding limits by over 300 times.

Feb 15, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has granted conditional approval for Anwim to acquire three gas stations from Elbah II, with the condition of terminating an agreement with one of its franchisees.

Feb 13, 2024

The Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) is investigating several banks for their handling of unauthorized transactions, potentially leading to significant penalties.