Polish UOKiK Updates

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.

Jan 16, 2025

The Polish competition authority has launched a campaign titled 'Check if You Can Afford It!' to alert consumers about the financial risks associated with buy now, pay later schemes, engaging over 250 partners.

Jan 15, 2025

The Polish competition authority has mandated mPay and Revolut Bank to refund consumers due to improper notification practices regarding fee changes in payment service agreements.

Jan 14, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed a fine of nearly 1.25 million PLN on CK Investments for misleading consumers about the safety of their investment bonds.

Jan 13, 2025

The Polish competition authority has imposed a nearly half-million-zloty fine on Empire Brands for engaging in price-fixing agreements with its partners, affecting online pet food sales.

Jan 10, 2025

A recent inspection of 14 power tool models revealed that all were safe and durable, though three lacked proper labeling.

Dec 30, 2024

As New Year's Eve approaches, UOKiK provides guidance on handling defective fireworks and services, ensuring a safe celebration.

Dec 20, 2024

Recent inspections of power strips and chargers revealed that while most products passed safety tests, two models exhibited construction flaws.

Dec 20, 2024

The OECD invites online sellers to participate in a survey aimed at understanding their experiences on digital platforms, as part of a competition market study in Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Dec 19, 2024

On December 17, the EU inaugurated a 27-month twinning project aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Moldova's Competition Council, with support from competition authorities in Romania and Lithuania.

Dec 18, 2024

The President of UOKiK has closed an investigation into the supply of IT systems for hospitals, finding no antitrust violations by the companies involved.