Polish UOKiK Updates

Feb 1, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted checks on the proper labeling and display of energy labels on 20 models of light sources, uncovering irregularities in 8 cases.

Feb 1, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has granted conditional approval for Lafarge Cement to acquire part of Eurobud Chajewscy, subject to the sale of a concrete plant in Pila.

Jan 31, 2024

The EU has launched a twinning project to strengthen the capacities of the Georgian Market Surveillance Agency, with the participation of Poland, Lithuania, and Germany.

Jan 31, 2024

The President of UOKiK has raised concerns about Vectra's unilateral changes to customer contracts, including the use of inflation clauses.

Jan 29, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has issued two decisions requiring energy company Enea S.A. to compensate consumers for misleading pricing practices and unjustified penalties for early termination of contracts.

Jan 26, 2024

Nearly half of the home swings inspected were found to be dangerous due to issues with size, durability, and lack of warnings and instructions.

Jan 26, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has granted conditional approval for a concentration in the wholesale market of electrical articles.

Jan 25, 2024

The Polish Football Association (PZPN) and Ekstraklasa SA have modified their practices following an intervention by the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) over concerns of potential abuse of dominant position.

Jan 24, 2024

Autocentrum AAA Auto, a leading used car dealer in Poland, has been fined over PLN 72 million by the Polish competition authority for providing false information about vehicle prices and using unfair contract terms.

Jan 22, 2024

Wizz Air Hungary is facing accusations from the President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) for allegedly violating consumer interests during a birthday promotion where the airline cancelled the majority of tickets purchased at a discounted price.

Jan 18, 2024

With Grandparents' Day approaching, it's important to be aware of the risks seniors face when shopping online and attending sales events, and to provide them with information and support to protect themselves.

Jan 17, 2024

The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has issued two binding decisions against Agrifirm Polska and Agri Plus for unfair use of contractual advantage in the pig farming industry, ordering them to make changes to their practices to protect farmers from excessive risk.

Jan 17, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has imposed a fine of over PLN 5.6 million on Krajowy Projekt Energetyczny for practices that made it difficult for consumers to terminate their contracts for the installation of photovoltaic panels.

Jan 12, 2024

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has fined Volkswagen Poznań and Solaris Bus & Coach for creating payment delays, and has initiated 30 proceedings against other companies suspected of not paying their suppliers on time.

Jan 12, 2024

The UOKiK and ECK provide advice on renting equipment and consumer rights during winter holidays.