Over PLN 120 million - this is the penalty imposed by Marek Niechciał, President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK), for the so-called dieselgate scandal. This is the highest penalty in the history of UOKiK for violation of consumer rights.  ...>

Over 475,000 advice, 52,000 interventions with entrepreneurs, legal assistance in nearly 4,000 cases - these are the effects of consumer ombudsmen’s operations in 2018. ...>

The effects of CJEU judgment C-260/18 apply to any contract containing prohibited clauses. Banks cannot demand remuneration for the use of capital in case of cancellation of the agreement - explains UOKiK President Marek Niechciał. Details of the position, which is important for consumers, can be found on the website: finanse.uokik.gov.pl. ...>

On Monday, November 18, 2019, the second stage of the social information campaign started. Its purpose is to draw attention to risks associated with investing in the purchase of what is known as condo hotels/apart-hotel. ...>

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) appeals to telecommunications companies to provide reliable information on the actual price of services.   ...>

Lack of competition, higher fees for waste processing and storing – these are the main reasons for the increase in waste management prices in the last two years. UOKiK has published a report on this matter. ...>

Faster payments for fruit growers from Real. Changes in Polish and EU regulations. These are examples of the latest UOKiK activities oriented at farmers. ...>

Does your contractor fail to pay for services rendered? Soon, UOKiK will impose fines on such unreliable entrepreneurs. The act on counteracting payment backlogs is about to be adopted by the parliament. Find out more about UOKIK’s new rights. ...>

De minimis aid is a form of support for companies that does not require notification to the European Commission. In 2017, PLN 6.74 billion of de minimis aid was granted, 95% of which went to micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises. ...>

State aid in 2017 amounted to almost PLN 41 billion. In 2018 - to PLN 26 billion. More and more money, for instance for investments, goes to micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises. ...>

The European Parliament voted for solutions on dual quality of products. This means better consumer protection and reasonable law for Polish enterprises. ...>