Polish UOKiK Updates

Jul 26, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted tests on 19 models of helmets for cycling, skiing, and climbing, highlighting the importance of proper labeling and instructions for consumer safety.

Jul 24, 2024

UOKiK President has compelled Zalando to properly inform customers about their rights when using the shopping platform, resulting in the company also granting consumers vouchers for use on zalando.pl.

Jul 23, 2024

Poland, Romania, and Lithuania will collaborate on a 27-month EU-funded project to enhance competition enforcement in Moldova.

Jul 22, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) imposed a fine on LoanMe for failing to refund consumers' costs and misleading them regarding their obligations in cases of early loan repayment.

Jul 19, 2024

The Trade Inspection Agency in Poland raised concerns about the quality of liquid fuels, with 2.59% of samples failing to meet standards in 2023, almost double the rate from the previous year.

Jul 17, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has instructed OSM Koło to alter practices deemed unfavorable to milk suppliers.

Jul 15, 2024

The Polish competition authority imposed a hefty fine on PayPal for using unfair clauses in its user agreement, leading to potential financial penalties for users and arbitrary decision-making by the company.

Jul 10, 2024

The President of the Polish Competition Authority has accused Enter Air of misleading consumers and potentially harming their collective interests.

Jul 9, 2024

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, participated in a global review of internet platforms to identify manipulative sales practices known as dark patterns, revealing widespread use of such tactics.

Jul 8, 2024

The Polish competition authority is investigating suspicions of illegal agreements between retail chains and transport companies not to poach each other's drivers, potentially leading to restricted job mobility and wage growth for drivers.

Jul 2, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated proceedings against AzaGroup, the owner of online stores Renee.pl and Born2Be.pl, for potentially misleading promotions.

Jun 28, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted inspections on 46 children's vehicles, revealing issues with labeling and some structural defects.

Jun 21, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has granted two approvals for the establishment of deposit system operators by beverage producers, set to launch in 2025.

Jun 19, 2024

The Polish competition authority is investigating Garmin Polska for a possible anticompetitive agreement with its distributors, including price-fixing allegations.

Jun 18, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) issues a decision obliging Travelist to improve transparency regarding sellers on its platform, in line with the Omnibus Directive.