Polish UOKiK Updates

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.

Oct 20, 2023

Consumers facing rejected complaints are encouraged to resolve disputes amicably through alternative methods, which are often quick and cost-effective.

Oct 13, 2023

The Polish competition authority has conducted inspections on child strollers and carriers, revealing significant safety and labeling issues in many products.

Oct 10, 2023

The Polish competition authority has granted conditional approval for Wienerberger to acquire Terreal Holding, ensuring continued competition in the ceramic and cement roof tile market.

Oct 6, 2023

A recent inspection of bedding products in Poland found significant discrepancies in material composition and labeling, affecting half of the tested items.

Oct 4, 2023

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, is hosting the first conference under its presidency of the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) from October 4-6, 2023, focusing on empowering responsible consumer choices.

Oct 3, 2023

The Polish competition authority has issued 20 decisions regarding payment delays in the last three months, totaling over 33 million PLN in fines this year.

Sep 28, 2023

A joint inspection by Polish authorities has revealed that over 81% of traditional grills tested were non-compliant, primarily due to labeling errors.

Sep 27, 2023

The Polish competition authority has imposed a fine of over 5 million PLN on Natural Pharmaceuticals for deceptive marketing practices related to dietary supplements, including misleading claims about free samples.

Sep 25, 2023

Gemini Polska has received conditional approval from the Polish competition authority to acquire Apteka Wrzeszcz and Apteka Trójmiasto, contingent upon the sale of three pharmacies to maintain local market competition.

Sep 21, 2023

The European Court of Justice has ruled that a court can deem a contract term unfair simply because it matches a term listed in the register of unfair clauses.