Polish UOKiK Updates

Dec 14, 2023

The European Court of Justice has ruled that consumers cannot be denied the right to claim interest on delayed payments, reinforcing consumer rights in banking agreements.

Dec 13, 2023

Vectra has been ordered to compensate consumers for automatically activating the 'Safe Internet' service without explicit consent, violating consumer rights.

Dec 12, 2023

The President of the Polish competition authority has imposed a fine of over 87 million PLN on Auchan Polska for exploiting suppliers in the agricultural and food sectors.

Dec 11, 2023

The President of the Polish competition authority has initiated proceedings against OLX Group due to allegations of misleading review practices and a biased rating algorithm.

Dec 8, 2023

A recent safety inspection of sound and interactive toys for children under three has identified significant risks, including excessive noise levels and small hazardous parts.

Dec 7, 2023

The European Court of Justice has ruled that national courts cannot condition consumer rights on a declaration of non-acceptance of unfair terms, impacting the validity of credit agreements.

Dec 7, 2023

CK Investments is under scrutiny for misleading consumers about the safety and guaranteed returns of investment promissory notes, leading to potential legal action from the Polish competition authority.

Dec 6, 2023

Amazon Digital UK and Amazon EU are changing their subscription practices after the Polish competition authority's intervention, ensuring consumer consent for price changes.

Dec 5, 2023

The President of the Polish competition authority has initiated proceedings against Scott Sportech Polska for allegedly restricting competition in the bicycle sales market.

Nov 30, 2023

A recent inspection by the Polish competition authority found safety concerns in 17 out of 31 tested toy guns, launchers, and bows, highlighting the importance of compliance with EU safety standards.

Nov 28, 2023

Poland is spearheading initiatives to assist competition authorities in Ukraine and Moldova as they work towards EU membership, with workshops focusing on market research and new technologies.

Nov 27, 2023

Dr Smile is under scrutiny for potentially pressuring consumers into signing contracts without full access to terms, raising concerns about unfair practices.

Nov 24, 2023

The Polish competition authority emphasizes the importance of checking historical prices before making purchases during Black Friday sales to avoid deceptive discounts.

Nov 22, 2023

The Polish competition authority has concluded its investigation into the Radio Research Committee, finding no evidence of competition law violations in the Radio Track methodology.

Nov 16, 2023

The Polish competition authority has mandated eBilet to include service fees in ticket prices and imposed a fine for misusing pandemic-related regulations.