Polish UOKiK Updates

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.

Jan 24, 2024

Autocentrum AAA Auto, a leading used car dealer in Poland, has been fined over PLN 72 million by the Polish competition authority for providing false information about vehicle prices and using unfair contract terms.

Jan 22, 2024

Wizz Air Hungary is facing accusations from the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) for allegedly violating consumer interests during a birthday promotion where the airline cancelled the majority of tickets purchased at a discounted price.

Jan 18, 2024

With Grandparents' Day approaching, it's important to be aware of the risks seniors face when shopping online and attending sales events, and to provide them with information and support to protect themselves.

Jan 17, 2024

The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has issued two binding decisions against Agrifirm Polska and Agri Plus for unfair use of contractual advantage in the pig farming industry, ordering them to make changes to their practices to protect farmers from excessive risk.

Jan 17, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has imposed a fine of over PLN 5.6 million on Krajowy Projekt Energetyczny for practices that made it difficult for consumers to terminate their contracts for the installation of photovoltaic panels.

Jan 12, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has fined Volkswagen Poznań and Solaris Bus & Coach for creating payment delays, and has initiated 30 proceedings against other companies suspected of not paying their suppliers on time.

Jan 12, 2024

The UOKiK and ECK provide advice on renting equipment and consumer rights during winter holidays.

Jan 10, 2024

Dahua Technology Poland, one of the largest producers of electronic surveillance equipment in the country, has been fined over PLN 37 million by the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) for engaging in anti-competitive practices with its distributors.

Jan 8, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has fined CANAL+ Polska over PLN 46 million and ordered the company to refund consumers.

Jan 5, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority has conducted tests on 30 models of washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigerators to ensure the accuracy of their energy labels.

Jan 4, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has issued a decision imposing fines of nearly PLN 12 million on the HRE Investments group for misleading consumers.

Jan 3, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has imposed a fine of over PLN 25 million on T-Mobile Poland for misleading consumers with their advertising campaign.