Antitrust News Feed

Feb 22, 2024

European authorities have compelled Zalando to eliminate misleading sustainability claims, such as using the term 'sustainability' and visual symbols like leaves, from its website by April 15, 2024, and to provide clear and specific information about the sustainability benefits of its products.

Feb 22, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) imposed fines totaling over 10 million PLN on seven lenders and consumer credit intermediaries following complaints from affected consumers.

Feb 22, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued a warning against online stores Bestie on the move and Van Halen mode for misleading consumers about delivery times, product quality, and return policies due to dropshipping practices.

Feb 21, 2024

Zalando will remove misleading sustainability claims from its website by April 15, 2024, following European authorities' intervention.

Feb 21, 2024

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has issued a warning against online stores Bestie on the move and Van Halen mode for misleading consumers about long delivery times and product quality due to dropshipping practices.

Feb 21, 2024

The Autorité de la concurrence is conducting inquiries into the product rating systems sector to analyze its competitive functioning and impact on consumer purchasing decisions.

Feb 21, 2024

The CNMC positively assesses the MITERD's proposal to modify specific aspects of the electricity transmission network development plan for the period 2021-2026.

Feb 21, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority has examined 113 models of cutting discs, identifying 21 models with irregularities, 14 of which affecting consumer safety.

Feb 21, 2024

The Lisbon Court of Appeal upheld a fine on EDP and Sonae for a non-competition agreement, deeming the process urgent due to the impending expiration of the statute of limitations.

Feb 21, 2024

Nextbike, a city bike rental operator, was fined for using abusive clauses, making unauthorized changes to regulations, and unfairly charging consumers additional fees.

Feb 21, 2024

UOKiK imposed fines totaling over 10 million PLN on seven consumer loan providers and intermediaries for engaging in loan churning practices following consumer complaints.

Feb 20, 2024

UOKiK fined seven lenders and credit intermediaries over 10 million PLN for offering new loans to repay existing debts, leading to excessive costs for borrowers.

Feb 20, 2024

The CNMC has corrected Correos' calculations, reducing the compensation amount by nearly 11.5 million euros due to a methodology issue.

Feb 20, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated a market study into the infant formula supply in the UK, focusing on consumer behavior, regulatory influence, and market features.

Feb 19, 2024

The CMA has initiated a market study on the infant formula supply in the UK, aiming to address concerns about pricing and information available to parents.