Netherlands: ACM Investigation into TrendeX
Progress
Current status
in force
09 Dec 2022 in force
Scope
Implementers
Netherlands
Policy Area
Competition
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
ACM fines TrendeX with EUR 100,000 for misleading consumers
On 9 December 2022, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) fined TrendeX, an online store, with EUR 100,000 for misleading consumers. TrendeX posted fake positive reviews on its website, while also not posting real negative review…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority