Polish UOKiK Updates

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.

Aug 23, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted tests on 16 baby products, highlighting safety concerns with some models of swings and walkers.

Aug 21, 2024

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has conducted an investigation into the characteristics, relationships, and level of competition in the Polish beer and hops industry.

Aug 19, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has launched 10 proceedings against companies failing to pay their suppliers on time, with a focus on the impact on small and medium-sized enterprises.

Aug 14, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated an investigative procedure and conducted searches at the premises of Decora and its retailers over suspicions of illegal agreements on pricing.

Aug 12, 2024

The Polish competition authority conducted inspections on 84 parking lots and 125 car washes, revealing that nearly 23% of businesses fail to properly inform consumers about service prices.

Aug 6, 2024

The Polish competition authority imposed fines totaling over a million złoty on Janusz Palikot and Polskie Destylarnie for misleading marketing practices in a loan campaign.

Aug 1, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority discovered safety issues in electric and petrol lawn mowers during their recent inspections.

Jul 30, 2024

The Polish competition authority imposed fines on two companies for publishing fake reviews on popular online platforms to enhance the reputation of products and services.

Jul 26, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted tests on 19 models of helmets for cycling, skiing, and climbing, highlighting the importance of proper labeling and instructions for consumer safety.

Jul 24, 2024

UOKiK President has compelled Zalando to properly inform customers about their rights when using the shopping platform, resulting in the company also granting consumers vouchers for use on zalando.pl.