United Kingdom: Implemented designation of Amazon to the Groceries Supply Code of Practice
Description
Implemented designation of Amazon to the Groceries Supply Code of Practice
On 1 March 2022, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has implemented the decision to designate Amazon under the "Groceries Market Investigation Order". Therefore, Amazon will have to comply with the "Groceries Supply Code of Practice", which applies to grocery retailers with an annual turnover of over £1 billion. The Code ensures that big grocery retailers treat suppliers fairly, for instance by limiting the change of supply contracts with short notice, delays in payments, and de-listing/de-positioning of goods.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Category
Firm-specific
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
physical good (all forms): sale
Regulatory tool
Common standard adherence
Demand-side corporate behavioural requirement
Other corporate behavioural requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1