Polish UOKiK Updates
Latest competition law updates from Polish UOKiK
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Inspection Reveals Issues in Bedding Products
Oct 6, 2023
A recent inspection of bedding products in Poland found significant discrepancies in material composition and labeling, affecting half of the tested items.
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UOKiK Leads International Consumer Protection Conference in Warsaw
Oct 4, 2023
The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, is hosting the first conference under its presidency of the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) from October 4-6, 2023, focusing on empowering responsible consumer choices.
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Polish Competition Authority Takes Action Against Payment Delays
Oct 3, 2023
The Polish competition authority has issued 20 decisions regarding payment delays in the last three months, totaling over 33 million PLN in fines this year.
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Polish Authorities Crack Down on Unsafe Grills
Sep 28, 2023
A joint inspection by Polish authorities has revealed that over 81% of traditional grills tested were non-compliant, primarily due to labeling errors.
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Natural Pharmaceuticals Fined Over 5 Million PLN for Misleading Supplement Sales
Sep 27, 2023
The Polish competition authority has imposed a fine of over 5 million PLN on Natural Pharmaceuticals for deceptive marketing practices related to dietary supplements, including misleading claims about free samples.
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Conditional Approval for Gemini Polska's Pharmacy Acquisitions
Sep 25, 2023
Gemini Polska has received conditional approval from the Polish competition authority to acquire Apteka Wrzeszcz and Apteka Trójmiasto, contingent upon the sale of three pharmacies to maintain local market competition.
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EU Court Ruling on Unfair Contract Terms
Sep 21, 2023
The European Court of Justice has ruled that a court can deem a contract term unfair simply because it matches a term listed in the register of unfair clauses.
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Orange to Refund Customers for Hotline Charges and Service Fees
Sep 20, 2023
Orange Polska has been ordered by the Polish competition authority to refund customers for charges incurred while contacting its customer service hotline, as well as fees for service diagnostics.
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UOKiK Launches Consumer Education Project for Preschoolers
Sep 19, 2023
Nearly 10,000 children have participated in UOKiK's 'ABC Małego Konsumenta' project, aimed at educating young consumers about responsible purchasing.
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UOKiK Fines Bak Drop for Misleading E-commerce Practices
Sep 18, 2023
The Polish competition authority has imposed a fine of over 100,000 PLN on Bak Drop for unfair practices on its e-commerce websites, misleading consumers about the nature of their purchases.
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Inspection Reveals Safety Issues in Child Safety Gates
Sep 15, 2023
A recent inspection by the Polish competition authority found labeling irregularities in child safety gates, with one model failing safety tests due to hazardous openings.
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UOKiK Accuses Telmed Medical Center of Consumer Rights Violations
Sep 14, 2023
The President of the Polish competition authority has accused Telmed Medical Center of misleading consumers regarding online medical consultations and prescriptions.
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Carrefour Polska Faces Allegations of Unfair Contractual Practices
Sep 11, 2023
Carrefour Polska is under scrutiny from the Polish competition authority for allegedly exploiting its contractual advantage over suppliers of agricultural products.