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2007-08-01
Polish ICPEN presidency comes to a close
The Polish Presidency of the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network has come to an end. Starting from today, the tasks will be performed by Chile
2007-06-29
Conditional clearance for hypermarkets
The Dutch chain belonging to the French Carrefour group will be allowed to take control over the Polish company Ahold on condition that it sells nine supermarkets to independent investors
2007-06-26
Problems with cable TV providers
Less channels in the package for the same price? Your favourite channel replaced due to force majeure? The Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (OCCP) warns consumers against unfair clauses in contracts with cable TV operators
2007-06-21
A boarding house, a hotel? Check where You're going!
You were disappointed by the quality of the hotel service? The number of stars did not correspond to the standard you paid for? Make a complaint - at the outset of the holiday period the OCCP reminds hotel clients of their rights
2007-06-15
Anti-monopoly proceedings against Jelfa
Did Jelfa Pharmaceutical Company abuse its market position when setting the price of their medicine? The anti-monopoly proceedings initiated by the President of the OCCP will clarify that
2007-06-14
Consumer protected against unlawful practices
You are not sure if a trader’s practices are lawful? Consult the Act on combating unfair commercial practices prepared by the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (OCCP). It was adopted today by the lower chamber of the Polish Parliament
2007-06-06
Concentration in concrete
OCCP issued this year's first conditional clearance. The German concern specialising in production and sales of concrete will be able to take over its competitor, if it sells a part of assets in the indicated time
2007-05-28
Reliable consumer information
DVD sleeves will feature complete and reliable information on the conditions of copying and lending the discs. Vision Film is the next film distributor who is changing the notices contested by the Office for Competition and Consumer Protection
2007-05-14
Misleading packages
LG Electronics mislead consumers with respect to the actual parameters of its TV sets, the President of the Office for Competition and Consumer Protection has found and ordered the company to abandon the practice
2007-05-02
DHL Express has violated the law
DHL Express, a courier company, used illegal practices, the President of the OCCP found. The company undertook to abandon the illegal activities. They have got a month to do it
