Polish UOKiK Updates

Sep 26, 2024

The Polish competition authority conducted searches at the headquarters of ABB Polska and its five distributors amid suspicions of anticompetitive agreements, including market allocation and price fixing.

Sep 24, 2024

Former UPC customers in Poland are entitled to refunds for unauthorized services as the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) issues a decision against the company.

Sep 19, 2024

The Competition Authority of Kenya visited the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection to kick off a project under the Polish Aid program, focusing on sharing knowledge on consumer protection and market surveillance.

Sep 18, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) is investigating potential violations of competition law in areas affected by floods, focusing on price fixing and abuse of dominant position by market players.

Sep 17, 2024

A project funded by the European Union aims to assess competition challenges in digital markets in Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania, with recommendations to address any identified issues.

Sep 16, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has fined Iveco Poland and 10 truck distributors for engaging in anti-competitive practices, including market division and price fixing.

Sep 13, 2024

The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) continues its collaboration with antitrust authorities from Ukraine and Moldova to support their reform processes and alignment with EU standards.

Sep 13, 2024

The Polish Trade Inspection Authority has inspected 10 models of lighting products to ensure compliance with regulations, including ceiling lamps, lighting fixtures, and LED strips.

Sep 11, 2024

The President of the Polish Competition Authority (UOKiK) has raised concerns about unfair practices in the renewable energy market, leading to accusations against three companies.

Sep 6, 2024

Italian and Polish competition authorities collaborate to address issues of digital market dominance and consumer protection.

Sep 6, 2024

The Commercial Inspection Authority conducted tests on 10 models of protective gloves to assess their resistance and labeling accuracy.

Sep 5, 2024

The European Competition Network (ECN) endorses the EU Commission's Guidelines on Article 102 TFEU, aiming to facilitate the enforcement of competition law across the EU.

Sep 2, 2024

A new law in Poland allows consumers to collectively pursue claims against businesses, with at least 10 consumers needed to file a lawsuit. The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) is awaiting authorized entities to register and support these group actions in court.

Aug 30, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted inspections on 25 models of lighting fixtures, finding construction defects and formal non-compliances in several cases.

Aug 27, 2024

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has intensified its scrutiny on companies organizing sales shows, leading to fines and legal actions against several businesses for misleading practices and violations of consumer protection laws.