Polish UOKiK Updates
Latest competition law updates from Polish UOKiK
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Navigating Seasonal Sales: Tips from the Polish Competition Authority
Jul 18, 2025
The Polish competition authority offers guidance on how to make the most of seasonal sales while avoiding common marketing traps.
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Polish Authority Ensures Fair Costs for Customer Service Calls
Jul 16, 2025
The Polish competition authority has mandated that customer service calls regarding existing contracts must not exceed standard call rates, following an investigation into over 30 transport companies.
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Polish Competition Authority Investigates Alleged Labor Market Collusion
Jul 14, 2025
The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into Jeronimo Martins Polska and several transport companies for suspected collusion that may restrict competition for workers.
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Polish Authorities Crack Down on Hazardous Chemicals in Jewelry
Jul 11, 2025
A joint inspection by Polish authorities revealed alarming levels of cadmium and lead in imported jewelry, leading to the seizure of over a million pieces deemed unsafe for consumers.
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PayPal Penalized for Unfair Contract Changes in Poland
Jul 9, 2025
The Polish competition authority has mandated PayPal to cease unfair contract practices and refund users for improper fees. This follows the discovery of abusive clauses in user agreements.
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Polish Authority Challenges Live Nation's Bag Policy at Concerts
Jul 7, 2025
The Polish competition authority has raised concerns over Live Nation's regulations regarding personal bags at concerts, claiming they may violate consumer rights.
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Polish Authority Takes Action Against Developers for Misleading Property Size Information
Jul 4, 2025
The Polish competition authority has imposed fines exceeding 1.6 million PLN on several developers for misleading consumers about the actual size of residential properties, particularly regarding the inclusion of partition wall areas.
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Polish Authority Warns Against Fake Online Stores and Misleading Brands
Jul 3, 2025
The Polish competition authority is addressing the rise of fraudulent online stores impersonating local brands, luring consumers with attractive offers but ultimately selling products from Asian sellers, primarily from China.
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Polish Authority Penalizes Profi Credit for Loan Repayment Practices
Jul 1, 2025
The Polish competition authority has fined Profi Credit Polska nearly 10.4 million PLN for obstructing customers' rights to early loan repayment, violating consumer protection laws.
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Polish Universities Face Scrutiny Over Tuition Fee Increases
Jun 30, 2025
The Polish competition authority has raised concerns about tuition fee hikes at SWPS University and Lublin University of Technology, which allegedly violated previous regulations prohibiting such increases during students' studies.
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Polish Authority Reviews Safety of Electric Gardening Equipment
Jun 27, 2025
The Polish competition authority has conducted safety inspections on various electric gardening machines, revealing issues with some models that could pose risks to users.
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Polish Authority Investigates Play for Potential Consumer Rights Violations
Jun 25, 2025
The Polish competition authority has initiated proceedings against P4, the owner of the Play network, for potentially imposing unlawful contractual terms on consumers.
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Polish Competition Authority Investigates Alleged Market Division Among Agricultural Machinery Dealers
Jun 23, 2025
The Polish competition authority has accused 11 companies and 5 managers of engaging in illegal agreements that may have divided the market for agricultural machinery, affecting farmers' purchasing options.
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Polish Authorities Uncover Widespread Violations in Restaurants
Jun 18, 2025
A recent inspection by the Polish competition authority revealed significant irregularities in 75% of the 626 restaurants checked, primarily related to pricing and service quality.
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Polish Authority Investigates Airline Baggage Policies
Jun 17, 2025
The Polish competition authority has launched an investigation into the baggage policies of Ryanair and Wizz Air following numerous passenger complaints about unfair charges and measurement practices.