Polish UOKiK Updates

Jul 8, 2024

The Polish competition authority is investigating suspicions of illegal agreements between retail chains and transport companies not to poach each other's drivers, potentially leading to restricted job mobility and wage growth for drivers.

Jul 2, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated proceedings against AzaGroup, the owner of online stores Renee.pl and Born2Be.pl, for potentially misleading promotions.

Jun 28, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted inspections on 46 children's vehicles, revealing issues with labeling and some structural defects.

Jun 21, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has granted two approvals for the establishment of deposit system operators by beverage producers, set to launch in 2025.

Jun 19, 2024

The Polish competition authority is investigating Garmin Polska for a possible anticompetitive agreement with its distributors, including price-fixing allegations.

Jun 18, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) issues a decision obliging Travelist to improve transparency regarding sellers on its platform, in line with the Omnibus Directive.

Jun 10, 2024

A recent joint inspection in Poland found that 94% of 36 heat pump models did not meet formal requirements, preventing 463 non-compliant devices from entering the market.

May 28, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated an explanatory proceeding regarding possible anticompetitive practices in the sale of Xiaomi hardware, with searches conducted at three entities' premises.

May 27, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated an investigative procedure regarding potential anticompetitive practices in the sale of Xiaomi products, with raids conducted at the company's premises.

May 24, 2024

The Commercial Inspection conducted checks on 65 models of toys, focusing on labeling, durability, presence of small parts, and flammability, finding over 1/3 with formal or construction irregularities.

May 23, 2024

Trade Inspection Authority conducted 2 inspections on 65 models of soft toys, dolls, balls, costumes, and masks, finding over 1/3 with formal or constructional irregularities.

May 22, 2024

The President of UOKiK has accused BOLD LLC, the operator of interviewme.pl, of not clearly disclosing subscription terms, potentially leading to automatic renewals and undisclosed charges.

May 21, 2024

The President of UOKiK has accused BOLD LLC, the operator of interviewme.pl, of not clearly informing users about automatic subscription renewals, potentially leading to penalties of up to 10% of turnover.

May 20, 2024

The President of UOKiK has issued a decision regarding Jeronimo Martins Polska's promotional practices, obligating them to compensate consumers with a voucher worth 150 PLN.

May 19, 2024

The UOKiK President penalized Jeronimo Martins Polska for misleading promotional practices related to a voucher offer at Biedronka stores.