Japan: JFTC investigation into Amazon for allegedly restricting the business activities of sellers by requiring competitive prices and compelling sellers to use FBA
Progress
Current status
in consultation
27 Nov 2024 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Japan
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Opened consultation in JFTC investigation into Amazon for allegedly restricting the business activities of sellers by requiring competitive prices and compelling sellers to use FBA
On 27 November 2024, the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) launched an investigation into Amazon over alleged violations of the Antimonopoly Act. The investigation focuses on Amazon’s restrictive practices where the company is suspected of requirin…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority