Polish UOKiK Updates

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.

Nov 15, 2024

Workshops organized by the Polish aid project took place in Chisinau, Moldova, from November 4 to 6, focusing on practical aspects of competition law enforcement.

Nov 15, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority has conducted checks on carbon monoxide sensors, revealing flaws in some models' construction and labeling.

Nov 12, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated an investigative procedure regarding potential anti-competitive practices by the Polish Canine Association, raising concerns about its impact on members' rights and market competition.

Nov 8, 2024

Vectra faces a hefty fine for imposing price increases on consumers based on inflation rates, leading to abusive contract clauses.

Nov 6, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has launched six new proceedings against companies that fail to pay their suppliers on time, following soft interventions to address payment irregularities.

Nov 4, 2024

The Polish competition authority is examining the practices of crowdfunding platforms, focusing on fee collection methods and potential deceptive interfaces.

Oct 31, 2024

The death of a close person requires handling their consumer affairs and legal matters, including closing bank accounts and terminating contracts.

Oct 30, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted checks on 10 models of solid fuel boilers up to 500 kW, uncovering irregularities in 4 cases.

Oct 29, 2024

The Polish competition authority concluded investigations into the practices of TV broadcasters, finding no impact on the packages offered to subscribers.

Oct 25, 2024

The Polish competition authority has updated its guidelines on merger control, clarifying rules for reporting foreign transactions that may have effects in Poland.

Oct 25, 2024

Inspectors found damaged arms, loose screws, and other defects in trapezoidal lifts, with 7 out of 10 models failing to meet declared durability standards.

Oct 23, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) issued recommendations for payment service providers to minimize the risks associated with fraudulent transactions.

Oct 22, 2024

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has initiated an explanatory procedure to examine whether Meta's actions on Facebook may harm competition.

Oct 17, 2024

A court upheld the decision of the President of UOKiK regarding unfair practices by Jeronimo Martins Polska, the owner of the Biedronka retail chain, resulting in a fine of over 506 million złoty.