Dutch ACM Updates

Oct 10, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) suggests that households review their energy contracts as the heating season begins, with a wide range of contract options available.

Oct 9, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has revoked the license of energy supplier All in Power due to concerns about its financial situation and inability to supply energy securely.

Oct 7, 2024

A study conducted in the Netherlands highlights the need for more effective measures to help minors recognize influencer advertising and protect them from hidden commercial influencing.

Oct 4, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has disclosed the tariff proposals of distribution system operators and TenneT for 2025, anticipating an 11% increase in transport tariffs for households and businesses.

Oct 3, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has influenced DHL and PostNL to modify their sustainability messages aimed at consumers, urging them to refrain from making misleading claims about the environmental impact of parcel delivery.

Oct 3, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has ruled in favor of Vodafone, mandating Aegon to permit joint use of an antenna site on its building under fair conditions and fees.

Oct 2, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is laying the groundwork for implementing a feed-in tariff to ensure fair distribution of rising grid costs among all users, including large electricity producers.

Oct 2, 2024

A survey by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) shows that most consumers and businesses are willing to accept two-day mail delivery for certain types of mail, as long as it is reliable, with urgent mail requiring next-day delivery.

Sep 23, 2024

The Netherlands ACM imposes penalties on cheese producer Lactalis Leerdammer for unilaterally changing milk prices, requiring negotiations with dairy farmers to establish a transparent pricing system.

Sep 19, 2024

The Netherlands Authority of Consumers and Markets (ACM) withdrew its request for the European Commission to investigate Microsoft's acquisition of start-up Inflection due to a recent European Court of Justice ruling, highlighting the need for new powers to assess acquisitions with potential negative effects.

Sep 17, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) suggests clarifications and amendments to the bill regarding the dismantling of the net metering scheme, ensuring fair compensation for consumers with solar panels.

Sep 12, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) reveals a small rise in electricity and natural gas prices for households with new energy contracts, in line with wholesale market trends.

Sep 12, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued guidelines to help businesses understand and comply with the European Digital Services Act (DSA), which aims to regulate online services for a safer and more trustworthy internet.

Aug 22, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is intensifying its efforts against the sale of fake reviews, aiming to protect consumers from online deception.

Aug 15, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is delving into the costs of and tariffs for solar power, particularly focusing on negative feed-in tariffs and increasing feed-in costs.