Polish UOKiK Updates

Apr 14, 2025

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, marks its 35th anniversary, reflecting on decades of promoting competition and consumer rights. In the last five years alone, UOKiK has issued over 4,800 decisions benefiting consumers.

Apr 11, 2025

The Polish competition authority has conducted a review of detergent labeling, revealing that 16% of products had significant compliance issues.

Apr 7, 2025

The Polish competition authority has granted conditional approval for Medicover to acquire 16 fitness clubs, requiring the sale of two locations to maintain competition.

Apr 2, 2025

The President of the Polish Competition Authority has updated guidelines for merger control, aiming to reduce the number of transactions that need to be reported by businesses.

Mar 31, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into potential anti-competitive agreements involving Electrolux and major retailers, following searches at their offices.

Mar 28, 2025

The Polish competition authority, alongside the European Commission, hosted a significant meeting of two key consumer protection networks to discuss future priorities and enforcement strategies.

Mar 28, 2025

The Polish competition authority emphasizes the importance of safety in playgrounds, urging owners and guardians to ensure secure environments for children.

Mar 26, 2025

The Polish competition authority is investigating two online platforms, BE Poland and GrowUp Session, to determine if they violate consumer interests by operating pyramid schemes that promise financial gains primarily through recruitment.

Mar 24, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into potentially misleading practices in the 'all risks' insurance market, focusing on consumer protection.

Mar 19, 2025

The Polish competition authority has issued fines totaling 1.1 million PLN for companies failing to cooperate during investigations into anti-competitive practices.

Mar 17, 2025

The Polish competition authority has accused Vectra of unlawfully raising subscription fees and making unilateral changes to contracts, potentially facing significant penalties.

Mar 14, 2025

The Polish competition authority has released a guide to help consumers recognize and resist common marketing tactics that influence purchasing decisions.

Mar 12, 2025

On World Consumer Day, the Polish competition authority introduces a savings calculator aimed at promoting responsible consumption and financial planning among consumers.

Mar 10, 2025

The President of the Polish competition authority has initiated an investigation into potential anti-competitive practices in the banking sector related to credit scoring models.

Mar 7, 2025

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, hosted a study visit for Moroccan experts to enhance their understanding of consumer protection systems in Poland.