Polish UOKiK Updates

Mar 5, 2025

The Polish competition authority has fined Jura Poland and several major electronics retailers over 66 million PLN for engaging in a price-fixing conspiracy that lasted nearly a decade.

Mar 3, 2025

The Polish competition authority has fined influencers Filip Chajzer, Dorota Rabczewska, and Małgorzata Rozenek-Majdan for failing to clearly label paid advertisements on social media, totaling nearly half a million złoty.

Feb 26, 2025

In 2024, the Polish competition authority, UOKiK, issued over 750 decisions, imposing fines exceeding 937 million PLN for anti-competitive practices and consumer protection violations.

Feb 24, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched two antitrust investigations into potential collusion among companies selling agricultural machinery, affecting 15 firms and 2 managers.

Feb 21, 2025

The Polish competition authority has conducted tests revealing that six out of fifty winter car fluid products contained dangerously high levels of methanol, a toxic substance.

Feb 19, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed fines on two renewable energy companies for using unfair contract terms that harm consumers. The total fines amount to nearly 3 million PLN.

Feb 17, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed a fine of over 20 million PLN on Exim Tours for unilaterally changing travel conditions without contractual basis, misleading consumers about their rights.

Feb 12, 2025

Poland's presidency in the EU Council opens new avenues for competition and consumer protection discussions, focusing on adapting to technological changes and global market challenges.

Feb 10, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed fines totaling over 4.2 million zloty on ten companies within the HRE Investments group for failing to provide requested information during an investigation.

Feb 5, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed significant fines on two companies for misleading consumers during promotional events, where attendees were tricked into making purchases under false pretenses.

Feb 3, 2025

The Polish competition authority has initiated eight new investigations against companies for failing to meet payment obligations, highlighting a challenging year for payment delays.

Jan 24, 2025

The Polish competition authority has conducted a review of solid fuel heaters, identifying compliance issues in over half of the models inspected.

Jan 22, 2025

The President of UOKiK has raised concerns about P4 and Netia's pricing strategies, which may mislead consumers regarding service costs. Both companies face potential fines of up to 10% of their revenue.

Jan 20, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched an antitrust investigation against Oltens 1 and two of its managers over suspected price-fixing practices that may have prevented consumers from purchasing products at lower prices.

Jan 17, 2025

The Polish competition authority warns seniors about deceptive marketing practices that exploit their vulnerabilities, especially during promotional events.