Poland: UOKiK investigation into Amazon for alleged practices violating collective consumer interests
Progress
Current status
in force
27 Mar 2024 in force
01 Feb 2023 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Poland
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued UOKiK ruling following investigation into Amazon for misleading information on conclusion of sales contract
On 27 March 2024, the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) issued a PLN 31 million fine for misleading customers about the conclusion of the sales contract. UOKiK ruled it to be misleading that Amazon considers the actual shi…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority
Announced UOKiK investigation into Amazon for alleged practices violating collective consumer interests
On 1 February 2023, the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) announced it had brought charges against Amazon.pl for alleged practices that violate collective consumer interests. In particular, OUKiK found has found that Amazo…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority