Polish UOKiK Updates

Mar 4, 2026

The President of the Polish competition authority has initiated an investigation into the practices of the Polish Power Grid Company regarding the management of renewable energy sources.

Mar 2, 2026

In 2025, the Polish competition authority, UOKiK, issued 900 decisions and imposed fines totaling 1.15 billion PLN, focusing on price transparency and unfair practices.

Feb 26, 2026

The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into Allegro, suspecting the company of favoring its own delivery services over competitors, leading to a search of its offices.

Feb 20, 2026

The Polish competition authority conducted checks on ten washing machine models to ensure compliance with product cards and energy labels, finding only one case of non-compliance.

Feb 16, 2026

The Polish competition authority has initiated proceedings against HBO Europe for potentially violating consumer interests by unilaterally changing device compatibility and failing to inform users adequately.

Feb 13, 2026

On Self-Love Day, the Polish competition authority highlights the importance of consumer rights and product safety by inspecting bedding items for quality and safety standards.

Feb 12, 2026

The Polish competition authority has mandated T-Mobile to compensate consumers who lost discounts due to late payments, deeming the practice an unfair contractual penalty.

Feb 10, 2026

The Polish competition authority has raised concerns against Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. for potentially failing to provide effective communication channels for consumers facing issues with their Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Feb 6, 2026

The Polish competition authority has identified safety concerns in 13 out of 19 tested baby strollers and loungers, urging manufacturers to prioritize child safety.

Feb 4, 2026

The Polish competition authority has accused the publishing company Wiedza i Praktyka of misleading consumers regarding trial offers and violating consumer rights in distance contracts.

Feb 2, 2026

The Polish competition authority has imposed a fine of over 34 million PLN on Orange Polska for unlawfully charging prepaid customers for inactivity fees.

Jan 30, 2026

The Polish competition authority has found excessive levels of methanol in several winter windshield washer fluids, raising safety concerns for consumers.

Jan 28, 2026

The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into potential collusion among major electronic wholesalers and a manufacturer, examining whether consumers have been overcharged for popular IT, RTV, and AGD products.

Jan 26, 2026

The Polish competition authority has imposed a nearly 80 million PLN fine on PKO BP for including unlawful clauses regarding interest rate changes in consumer credit agreements.

Jan 23, 2026

The Polish competition authority has conducted inspections on fitness equipment, including exercise benches, smartwatches, and wireless headphones, to ensure safety for consumers and the environment.