Polish UOKiK Updates

May 5, 2024

The President of the Polish Competition Authority has initiated proceedings against Jura Poland and several retailers for allegedly engaging in a price-fixing conspiracy in the market for Jura coffee machines.

Apr 25, 2024

Over 130 partners have joined a social campaign by the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) in Poland to warn consumers about fraudulent investments and scams involving well-known individuals or companies.

Apr 23, 2024

UOKiK's President imposed fines totaling nearly 650,000 PLN on businesses involved in bid-rigging schemes for construction services and school transportation services.

Apr 21, 2024

Selfmaker Smart Solutions and Selfmaker Technology have been fined nearly 1 million PLN by the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) for operating a pyramid scheme.

Apr 16, 2024

The UOKiK analyzed the medical waste disposal market, proposing changes to reduce costs for hospitals, cosmetic facilities, and tattoo studios.

Apr 15, 2024

UOKiK fined Lord and Lavard for falsely labeling fabric composition, stressing the importance of accurate product information for consumers.

Apr 8, 2024

The President of the Polish Competition Authority has issued new guidelines on imposing fines for anticompetitive practices, including factors affecting the amount of fines and the impact of the duration of the infringement.

Apr 8, 2024

The President of the Polish Competition Authority has issued new guidelines on imposing fines for anticompetitive practices, including factors affecting the amount of fines.

Apr 7, 2024

Everest Development 2, a developer in Poznań, was fined over 1.1 million PLN by UOKiK for using unfair contract clauses, requiring consumers to grant vague powers of attorney and refrain from questioning the developer's actions.

Apr 3, 2024

In 2023, UOKiK issued over 1000 decisions, imposed fines exceeding 612 million PLN, and conducted 15,000 product quality checks, showcasing a strong commitment to competition and consumer protection.

Mar 27, 2024

UOKiK is urging suppliers of agri-food products to report any unfair practices by retail chains through an anonymous survey.

Mar 26, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) imposed a fine on Amazon for misleading consumers by providing false information about product availability and delivery times.

Mar 25, 2024

UOKiK fined Abexil Bąbała and one of its partners a total of 250,000 PLN for obstructing a search during an investigation into price-fixing.

Mar 25, 2024

Delegation from the Austrian Competition Authority, led by Director General for Competition Natalie Harsdorf-Borsch, visited Warsaw to discuss current competition policy issues with the President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK).

Mar 18, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has ordered WEIP to refund customers for unjustly issued parking fee payment demands due to lack of a parking ticket.