Polish UOKiK Updates

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.

May 17, 2024

The article highlights the importance of checking for the CE mark on products like toys, lighting, and lawnmowers to ensure they meet EU standards.

May 16, 2024

The CE marking is crucial for ensuring that products like toys, lighting, and lawnmowers meet EU requirements, providing a declaration by the manufacturer.

May 14, 2024

UOKiK has initiated proceedings against Vectra and Multimedia Polska for misleading pricing practices and removing discounts from consumers who fail to pay their bills on time.

May 13, 2024

The President of the Polish Competition Authority has initiated an investigation into potential anticompetitive practices in the digital distribution of video games, focusing on major players like PlayStation Store and Steam.

May 9, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection in Poland has issued new guidelines on investment control, focusing on transactions involving entities outside the EU, EEA, or OECD and aiming to protect key sectors like energy, telecommunications, and healthcare.

May 6, 2024

The UOKiK presidency in ICPEN is hosting an international conference in Gdańsk to discuss effective consumer protection measures.