Polish UOKiK Updates

Dec 20, 2024

Recent inspections of power strips and chargers revealed that while most products passed safety tests, two models exhibited construction flaws.

Dec 20, 2024

The OECD invites online sellers to participate in a survey aimed at understanding their experiences on digital platforms, as part of a competition market study in Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Dec 19, 2024

On December 17, the EU inaugurated a 27-month twinning project aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Moldova's Competition Council, with support from competition authorities in Romania and Lithuania.

Dec 18, 2024

The President of UOKiK has closed an investigation into the supply of IT systems for hospitals, finding no antitrust violations by the companies involved.

Dec 16, 2024

The President of UOKiK has imposed nearly 1.8 million PLN in fines on eleven geodesy companies for bid rigging and has initiated antitrust proceedings against seven laundry service providers.

Dec 13, 2024

New regulations effective today ensure safer product purchases for consumers across all sales channels, placing greater responsibility on e-commerce platforms and manufacturers.

Dec 12, 2024

Recent inspections by the Trade Inspection Authority revealed alarming safety issues in children's toys, with one in four models failing to meet safety standards.

Dec 11, 2024

Experts from UOKiK visited the Competition Authority of Kenya to share insights on consumer protection and market oversight as part of the Polish Aid program.

Dec 11, 2024

Wizz Air is under scrutiny from UOKiK for failing to respond to baggage damage claims within the required timeframe and for providing misleading information about its liability.

Dec 9, 2024

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has raised concerns about Tutlo's unclear cancellation fees for online English courses, potentially leading to a fine of up to 10% of the company's annual revenue.

Dec 2, 2024

The President of UOKiK has initiated an investigation into possible anticompetitive practices by the ENEA Group, following searches conducted at three of its companies.

Nov 29, 2024

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, launches a campaign to alert consumers about the financial consequences of using 'buy now, pay later' services during the holiday shopping season.

Nov 26, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has launched antitrust proceedings against Wodociągi Zachodniopomorskie for potentially abusing its dominant market position by demanding residents to cover the costs of repairing water supply connections beyond their properties.

Nov 22, 2024

Beware of excessive buying and debt accumulation during shopping holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Nov 18, 2024

Jeronimo Martins Polska, the company behind Biedronka stores, is accused by the President of UOKiK of not clearly informing customers about the terms and limitations of their promotional campaigns, potentially facing a penalty of up to 10% of their turnover.