Polish UOKiK Updates

Nov 29, 2024

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, launches a campaign to alert consumers about the financial consequences of using 'buy now, pay later' services during the holiday shopping season.

Nov 26, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has launched antitrust proceedings against Wodociągi Zachodniopomorskie for potentially abusing its dominant market position by demanding residents to cover the costs of repairing water supply connections beyond their properties.

Nov 22, 2024

Beware of excessive buying and debt accumulation during shopping holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Nov 18, 2024

Jeronimo Martins Polska, the company behind Biedronka stores, is accused by the President of UOKiK of not clearly informing customers about the terms and limitations of their promotional campaigns, potentially facing a penalty of up to 10% of their turnover.

Nov 15, 2024

Workshops organized by the Polish aid project took place in Chisinau, Moldova, from November 4 to 6, focusing on practical aspects of competition law enforcement.

Nov 15, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority has conducted checks on carbon monoxide sensors, revealing flaws in some models' construction and labeling.

Nov 12, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated an investigative procedure regarding potential anti-competitive practices by the Polish Canine Association, raising concerns about its impact on members' rights and market competition.

Nov 8, 2024

Vectra faces a hefty fine for imposing price increases on consumers based on inflation rates, leading to abusive contract clauses.

Nov 6, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has launched six new proceedings against companies that fail to pay their suppliers on time, following soft interventions to address payment irregularities.

Nov 4, 2024

The Polish competition authority is examining the practices of crowdfunding platforms, focusing on fee collection methods and potential deceptive interfaces.

Oct 31, 2024

The death of a close person requires handling their consumer affairs and legal matters, including closing bank accounts and terminating contracts.

Oct 30, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted checks on 10 models of solid fuel boilers up to 500 kW, uncovering irregularities in 4 cases.

Oct 29, 2024

The Polish competition authority concluded investigations into the practices of TV broadcasters, finding no impact on the packages offered to subscribers.

Oct 25, 2024

The Polish competition authority has updated its guidelines on merger control, clarifying rules for reporting foreign transactions that may have effects in Poland.

Oct 25, 2024

Inspectors found damaged arms, loose screws, and other defects in trapezoidal lifts, with 7 out of 10 models failing to meet declared durability standards.