Polish UOKiK Updates

Aug 5, 2025

The President of the Polish competition authority has charged two loan companies and an intermediary for misleading consumers about additional paid services bundled with consumer credit agreements.

Jul 31, 2025

The Polish competition authority has mandated Wodociągi Zachodniopomorskie to alter its practices regarding the costs of water supply repairs, ensuring consumers are not unfairly charged.

Jul 29, 2025

The Polish competition authority has accused Allegro, DHL, DPD, and InPost of misleading consumers with greenwashing practices that falsely promote their environmental impact.

Jul 23, 2025

The President of the Polish competition authority has accused Orange and T-Mobile of presenting prices in a misleading manner that could confuse consumers. Both companies face potential fines of up to 10% of their annual revenue.

Jul 21, 2025

Scott Sportech Poland has been penalized for preventing dealers from selling bicycles online, violating both Polish and EU competition laws.

Jul 18, 2025

The Polish competition authority offers guidance on how to make the most of seasonal sales while avoiding common marketing traps.

Jul 16, 2025

The Polish competition authority has mandated that customer service calls regarding existing contracts must not exceed standard call rates, following an investigation into over 30 transport companies.

Jul 14, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into Jeronimo Martins Polska and several transport companies for suspected collusion that may restrict competition for workers.

Jul 11, 2025

A joint inspection by Polish authorities revealed alarming levels of cadmium and lead in imported jewelry, leading to the seizure of over a million pieces deemed unsafe for consumers.

Jul 9, 2025

The Polish competition authority has mandated PayPal to cease unfair contract practices and refund users for improper fees. This follows the discovery of abusive clauses in user agreements.

Jul 7, 2025

The Polish competition authority has raised concerns over Live Nation's regulations regarding personal bags at concerts, claiming they may violate consumer rights.

Jul 4, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed fines exceeding 1.6 million PLN on several developers for misleading consumers about the actual size of residential properties, particularly regarding the inclusion of partition wall areas.

Jul 3, 2025

The Polish competition authority is addressing the rise of fraudulent online stores impersonating local brands, luring consumers with attractive offers but ultimately selling products from Asian sellers, primarily from China.

Jul 1, 2025

The Polish competition authority has fined Profi Credit Polska nearly 10.4 million PLN for obstructing customers' rights to early loan repayment, violating consumer protection laws.

Jun 30, 2025

The Polish competition authority has raised concerns about tuition fee hikes at SWPS University and Lublin University of Technology, which allegedly violated previous regulations prohibiting such increases during students' studies.