Polish UOKiK Updates

Sep 13, 2024

The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) continues its collaboration with antitrust authorities from Ukraine and Moldova to support their reform processes and alignment with EU standards.

Sep 13, 2024

The Polish Trade Inspection Authority has inspected 10 models of lighting products to ensure compliance with regulations, including ceiling lamps, lighting fixtures, and LED strips.

Sep 11, 2024

The President of the Polish Competition Authority (UOKiK) has raised concerns about unfair practices in the renewable energy market, leading to accusations against three companies.

Sep 6, 2024

Italian and Polish competition authorities collaborate to address issues of digital market dominance and consumer protection.

Sep 6, 2024

The Commercial Inspection Authority conducted tests on 10 models of protective gloves to assess their resistance and labeling accuracy.

Sep 5, 2024

The European Competition Network (ECN) endorses the EU Commission's Guidelines on Article 102 TFEU, aiming to facilitate the enforcement of competition law across the EU.

Sep 2, 2024

A new law in Poland allows consumers to collectively pursue claims against businesses, with at least 10 consumers needed to file a lawsuit. The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) is awaiting authorized entities to register and support these group actions in court.

Aug 30, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted inspections on 25 models of lighting fixtures, finding construction defects and formal non-compliances in several cases.

Aug 27, 2024

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has intensified its scrutiny on companies organizing sales shows, leading to fines and legal actions against several businesses for misleading practices and violations of consumer protection laws.

Aug 23, 2024

The Trade Inspection Authority conducted tests on 16 baby products, highlighting safety concerns with some models of swings and walkers.

Aug 21, 2024

The Polish competition authority, UOKiK, has conducted an investigation into the characteristics, relationships, and level of competition in the Polish beer and hops industry.

Aug 19, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has launched 10 proceedings against companies failing to pay their suppliers on time, with a focus on the impact on small and medium-sized enterprises.

Aug 14, 2024

The President of the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has initiated an investigative procedure and conducted searches at the premises of Decora and its retailers over suspicions of illegal agreements on pricing.

Aug 12, 2024

The Polish competition authority conducted inspections on 84 parking lots and 125 car washes, revealing that nearly 23% of businesses fail to properly inform consumers about service prices.

Aug 6, 2024

The Polish competition authority imposed fines totaling over a million złoty on Janusz Palikot and Polskie Destylarnie for misleading marketing practices in a loan campaign.