Polish UOKiK Updates

Feb 13, 2024

The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has imposed a fine of over PLN 5.8 million on Epaka, a freight forwarding company, for using abusive clauses in contracts with consumers.

Feb 12, 2024

Epaka, a freight company, has been fined over 5.8 million PLN by the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) for using abusive clauses in consumer contracts.

Feb 9, 2024

The Trade Inspectorate has found errors in the labeling and mechanical defects in several child strollers and prams during their inspection.

Feb 8, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted a review of 10 baby strollers and prams, identifying labeling errors and mechanical defects in some products.

Feb 7, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated proceedings against Polskie Destylarnie for alleged violations of consumer interests in their "Skarbiec Palikota" loan campaign.

Feb 6, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) initiated proceedings against Polskie Destylarnie for alleged deceptive practices in the "Palikot's Treasury" loan campaign.

Feb 2, 2024

Inspekcja Handlowa przeprowadziła kontrolę etykiet energetycznych 20 modeli źródeł światła, wykrywając nieprawidłowości w oznakowaniu i ekspozycji etykiet.

Feb 1, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted checks on the proper labeling and display of energy labels on 20 models of light sources, uncovering irregularities in 8 cases.

Feb 1, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has granted conditional approval for Lafarge Cement to acquire part of Eurobud Chajewscy, subject to the sale of a concrete plant in Pila.

Jan 31, 2024

The EU has launched a twinning project to strengthen the capacities of the Georgian Market Surveillance Agency, with the participation of Poland, Lithuania, and Germany.

Jan 31, 2024

The President of UOKiK has raised concerns about Vectra's unilateral changes to customer contracts, including the use of inflation clauses.

Jan 29, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has issued two decisions requiring energy company Enea S.A. to compensate consumers for misleading pricing practices and unjustified penalties for early termination of contracts.

Jan 26, 2024

Nearly half of the home swings inspected were found to be dangerous due to issues with size, durability, and lack of warnings and instructions.

Jan 26, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has granted conditional approval for a concentration in the wholesale market of electrical articles.

Jan 25, 2024

The Polish Football Association (PZPN) and Ekstraklasa SA have modified their practices following an intervention by the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) over concerns of potential abuse of dominant position.