Polish UOKiK Updates

Nov 30, 2023

A recent inspection by the Polish competition authority found safety concerns in 17 out of 31 tested toy guns, launchers, and bows, highlighting the importance of compliance with EU safety standards.

Nov 28, 2023

Poland is spearheading initiatives to assist competition authorities in Ukraine and Moldova as they work towards EU membership, with workshops focusing on market research and new technologies.

Nov 27, 2023

Dr Smile is under scrutiny for potentially pressuring consumers into signing contracts without full access to terms, raising concerns about unfair practices.

Nov 24, 2023

The Polish competition authority emphasizes the importance of checking historical prices before making purchases during Black Friday sales to avoid deceptive discounts.

Nov 22, 2023

The Polish competition authority has concluded its investigation into the Radio Research Committee, finding no evidence of competition law violations in the Radio Track methodology.

Nov 16, 2023

The Polish competition authority has mandated eBilet to include service fees in ticket prices and imposed a fine for misusing pandemic-related regulations.

Nov 15, 2023

The President of the Polish competition authority has initiated an investigation into the streaming service CLOUT MMA following numerous consumer complaints about access issues during live events.

Nov 13, 2023

The President of the Polish competition authority has initiated proceedings against Best-Review for allegedly selling false reviews online, potentially misleading consumers.

Nov 10, 2023

The Polish competition authority has conducted safety checks on 30 models of magnetic toys, revealing significant safety issues in several cases.

Nov 9, 2023

The Polish competition authority has closed its investigation into discounts used by media brokers in the television advertising market, finding no evidence of anti-competitive practices.

Nov 7, 2023

The Polish competition authority has mandated SCA PR, the purchasing company for Intermarche, to alter its unfair practices towards food suppliers and refund improperly collected discounts.

Nov 3, 2023

A recent inspection by the Polish competition authority revealed significant safety issues in 20 models of lighting fixtures, with 17 showing construction defects.

Nov 3, 2023

The Polish competition authority has imposed a fine on Jakub Leśniewski Total Finance for misleading consumers about investment opportunities in off-road vehicles, particularly quads.

Oct 27, 2023

The Polish competition authority has inspected ten models of built-in induction cooktops following consumer complaints, revealing issues with compliance and safety.

Oct 24, 2023

The President of the Polish competition authority, UOKiK, convened a roundtable with major social media platforms including Meta, Google, and TikTok to address illegal advertising practices.