105 result(s) for consumer protection
Crypto Criminalization Set to End in Hungary
- 15 Jun 2026 1:54 PM
- finance
Hungary’s government says it will scrap the criminalization of cryptocurrency use, reversing a 2025 policy that introduced one of Europe’s strictest regulatory frameworks.
Multiple Food Trucks in Hungary Fined by Consumer Protection Watchdog
- 11 Jun 2026 7:46 AM
- food & drink
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH) has inspected 413 food trucks and mobile street food vendors as part of a nationwide probe and issued a combined HUF 17m of fines for violating regulations, NKFH said on Wednesday.
LIWO Group Hungary Insight: European Parliament Backs Simpler EU Chemicals Rules
- 19 May 2026 4:53 PM
- specials
The European Parliament has voted in favour of the Chemicals Omnibus VI package, marking a major step towards simplifying EU chemicals legislation. The move aims to make product labelling clearer and more practical while maintaining strong protections for health and the environment.
Temu to Pay Fine & Compensation to Consumers in Hungary
- 29 Apr 2026 7:13 AM
- shopping
Whaleco Technology, the European operator of Chinese-owned online marketplace Temu, has cooperated in a probe launched by the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) and agreed to pay consumers at least HUF 882m in refunds, while ceasing practices to which the watchdog objected.
Greenwashing Investigation: Eco‑Labels Come Under Scrutiny in Hungary
- 26 Mar 2026 5:43 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s Competition Authority (GVH) has closed a green‑claims investigation into mineral‑water bottler Fonte Viva Kft. and its owner, MOL Group, after the companies agreed to a wide‑ranging package of commitments on how they communicate the use of recycled plastic in their bottles.
Authorities to Check Compliance with Motor Fuel Price Limits in Hungary
- 12 Mar 2026 5:50 AM
- shopping
Tax and consumer protection authorities have been instructed to conduct a full-scale review of petrol stations for compliance with government-mandated price caps on motor fuels, National Economy Minister Marton Nagy said in a post on Facebook.
Wolt Tightens Alcohol Delivery Rules: New Age-Verification System in Hungary
- 11 Feb 2026 11:52 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- shopping
Wolt has developed a comprehensive action plan with the Ministry for National Economy aimed at promoting responsible operations in the domestic local commerce sector, the company said in a statement.
Budapest to Increase & Expand Utility Subsidies
- 26 Jan 2026 8:53 AM
- property
The Budapest municipality hiked utility subsidies and expanded their scope from Jan 1, Mayor Gergely Karácsony said on Facebook.
Investigation Started After Thousands Complain About Missing Packages & Late Deliveries in Hungary
- 17 Dec 2025 10:48 AM
- shopping
The Public Administration and Regional Development Ministry on Tuesday said it initiated a probe after thousands of Hungarians complained that packages ordered for Christmas had not arrived or came late.
Crypto Criminalization Set to End in Hungary
- 15 Jun 2026 1:54 PM
- finance
Hungary’s government says it will scrap the criminalization of cryptocurrency use, reversing a 2025 policy that introduced one of Europe’s strictest regulatory frameworks.
Multiple Food Trucks in Hungary Fined by Consumer Protection Watchdog
- 11 Jun 2026 7:46 AM
- food & drink
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH) has inspected 413 food trucks and mobile street food vendors as part of a nationwide probe and issued a combined HUF 17m of fines for violating regulations, NKFH said on Wednesday.
LIWO Group Hungary Insight: European Parliament Backs Simpler EU Chemicals Rules
- 19 May 2026 4:53 PM
- specials
The European Parliament has voted in favour of the Chemicals Omnibus VI package, marking a major step towards simplifying EU chemicals legislation. The move aims to make product labelling clearer and more practical while maintaining strong protections for health and the environment.
Temu to Pay Fine & Compensation to Consumers in Hungary
- 29 Apr 2026 7:13 AM
- shopping
Whaleco Technology, the European operator of Chinese-owned online marketplace Temu, has cooperated in a probe launched by the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) and agreed to pay consumers at least HUF 882m in refunds, while ceasing practices to which the watchdog objected.
Greenwashing Investigation: Eco‑Labels Come Under Scrutiny in Hungary
- 26 Mar 2026 5:43 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s Competition Authority (GVH) has closed a green‑claims investigation into mineral‑water bottler Fonte Viva Kft. and its owner, MOL Group, after the companies agreed to a wide‑ranging package of commitments on how they communicate the use of recycled plastic in their bottles.
Authorities to Check Compliance with Motor Fuel Price Limits in Hungary
- 12 Mar 2026 5:50 AM
- shopping
Tax and consumer protection authorities have been instructed to conduct a full-scale review of petrol stations for compliance with government-mandated price caps on motor fuels, National Economy Minister Marton Nagy said in a post on Facebook.
Wolt Tightens Alcohol Delivery Rules: New Age-Verification System in Hungary
- 11 Feb 2026 11:52 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- shopping
Wolt has developed a comprehensive action plan with the Ministry for National Economy aimed at promoting responsible operations in the domestic local commerce sector, the company said in a statement.
Budapest to Increase & Expand Utility Subsidies
- 26 Jan 2026 8:53 AM
- property
The Budapest municipality hiked utility subsidies and expanded their scope from Jan 1, Mayor Gergely Karácsony said on Facebook.
Investigation Started After Thousands Complain About Missing Packages & Late Deliveries in Hungary
- 17 Dec 2025 10:48 AM
- shopping
The Public Administration and Regional Development Ministry on Tuesday said it initiated a probe after thousands of Hungarians complained that packages ordered for Christmas had not arrived or came late.