Dutch ACM Updates

Oct 22, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) warns consumers about Berkenbosch Mode for providing incorrect delivery information, unreachable customer service, and issues with returns, highlighting the lack of transparency in dropshipping practices.

Oct 21, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets revokes All in Power's electricity-supply license, leading to NextEnergy taking over its customers with dynamic rate contracts.

Oct 21, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is backing a move towards a more equitable distribution of system operation costs among small-scale users, aiming to base grid tariffs on actual usage rather than connection size.

Oct 17, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) warns retailers about offering fake discounts during Black Friday and the holidays to prevent consumers from being misled.

Oct 14, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Markets and Consumers (ACM) intervened against online store Ortho-relief due to numerous complaints, leading to the store's closure and refunds for affected consumers.

Oct 11, 2024

Rabobank has lifted access restrictions for payment service providers following talks with the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), in line with the Payment Service Directive II (PSD2) rules.

Oct 10, 2024

Dutch consumers hit a record peak of 597 million gigabytes in mobile data consumption in Q2 2024, as per the ACM Telecom Monitor.

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.