Dutch ACM Updates

Oct 23, 2025

Unilever will cease using vague sustainability claims on its product packaging after the Dutch Consumers’ Association raised concerns, prompting action from the Dutch competition authority.

Oct 21, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has issued a warning regarding telemarketing practices that involve authorizations for energy contracts, highlighting the risks of unwanted switches and high fees for consumers and businesses.

Oct 17, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, emphasizes the need for energy suppliers to inform customers about significant regulatory changes coming in 2027, including the end of net-metering and new CO2 emission costs.

Oct 16, 2025

The Dutch competition authority and health organizations urge for stricter drug pricing policies to ensure affordability and accessibility in healthcare.

Oct 16, 2025

KPN has compensated 13,000 customers for missed discounts following intervention by the Dutch competition authority, ACM.

Oct 10, 2025

Following interventions by the Dutch competition authority, all energy suppliers in the Netherlands are now accurately reporting the origins of their electricity, enhancing consumer transparency.

Oct 7, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports a significant 16% increase in mobile data consumption in Q2 2025, reaching 719 million gigabytes.

Oct 7, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports a significant 16% increase in mobile data consumption in Q2 2025, reaching 719 million gigabytes.

Oct 2, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has announced proposed tariff increases for electricity and natural gas distribution in 2026, impacting households and businesses across the Netherlands.

Sep 30, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has initiated an investigation into a major international software company suspected of abusing its dominant market position, potentially harming buyers.

Sep 26, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has raised concerns over misleading telemarketing practices by Opslagplan involving home batteries, prompting consumer complaints about high cancellation fees.

Sep 22, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has unveiled a new method for setting tariff revenues for system operators, aimed at stimulating investments to address grid congestion and accelerate the energy transition.

Sep 19, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has released new guidelines aimed at ensuring that businesses provide honest price indications and discounts to protect consumers from misleading practices.

Sep 19, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, reports a slight decrease in energy contract rates as the heating season approaches, urging consumers to review their contracts.

Sep 18, 2025

The Dutch competition authority, ACM, has initiated a market investigation into grocery prices, prompted by concerns that food prices in the Netherlands are higher than in neighboring countries.