13 result(s) for consumer protection authority in Shopping
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.
Surge in Risky Shopping Orders Prompts Stricter Package Inspections in Hungary
- 10 Dec 2025 1:51 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- shopping
The consumer protection authority NKFH and the tax authority NAV recently inspected 500 packages ordered online from third countries at Budapest Airport and found that 60% were unsafe, according to a joint statement.
Official: Tainted & Dangerous Spices on Many Shop Shelves in Hungary
- 7 Oct 2025 12:32 PM
- shopping
Every second packet of oregano has failed in a broad inspection carried out by the Hungary's trade and consumer protection authority (NKFH), which examined oregano and ground pepper.
EU Joint Action Started Against Chinese Online Retailer Temu, Hungary First to Initiate Proceedings
- 11 Nov 2024 6:01 AM
- shopping
The Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC) of the EU’s consumer protection authorities – including Hungary’s GVH – and the EC launched a joint action against Chinese online retailer Temu in order to protect consumers, the GVH announced on Friday.
Shrinkflation In Hungary: Ministry Obliges Big Supermarkets To Warn Consumers
- 9 Jan 2024 10:30 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- shopping
A new government measure will oblige food retailers with sales revenue of more than 1 billion forints (EUR 2.6m) to provide labelling that indicates shrinkflation, the economy ministry said,
Potato Scandal: Retailers in Hungary Object to Fines on 'Missing Products'
- 26 May 2023 4:53 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- shopping
Retailers are protesting that the consumer protection authority is fining them for not having fixed-priced products in shops even when suppliers cannot provide them, as is currently the case with potatoes, the Retail Association (OKSZ) announced.
Price Cap Rules Violated by Majority of Shops in Hungary
- 6 Feb 2023 9:36 AM
- shopping
The government still expects all retailers to comply with government mandated price caps, the government spokeswoman told a press conference.
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.
Surge in Risky Shopping Orders Prompts Stricter Package Inspections in Hungary
- 10 Dec 2025 1:51 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- shopping
The consumer protection authority NKFH and the tax authority NAV recently inspected 500 packages ordered online from third countries at Budapest Airport and found that 60% were unsafe, according to a joint statement.
Official: Tainted & Dangerous Spices on Many Shop Shelves in Hungary
- 7 Oct 2025 12:32 PM
- shopping
Every second packet of oregano has failed in a broad inspection carried out by the Hungary's trade and consumer protection authority (NKFH), which examined oregano and ground pepper.
EU Joint Action Started Against Chinese Online Retailer Temu, Hungary First to Initiate Proceedings
- 11 Nov 2024 6:01 AM
- shopping
The Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC) of the EU’s consumer protection authorities – including Hungary’s GVH – and the EC launched a joint action against Chinese online retailer Temu in order to protect consumers, the GVH announced on Friday.
Shrinkflation In Hungary: Ministry Obliges Big Supermarkets To Warn Consumers
- 9 Jan 2024 10:30 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- shopping
A new government measure will oblige food retailers with sales revenue of more than 1 billion forints (EUR 2.6m) to provide labelling that indicates shrinkflation, the economy ministry said,
Potato Scandal: Retailers in Hungary Object to Fines on 'Missing Products'
- 26 May 2023 4:53 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- shopping
Retailers are protesting that the consumer protection authority is fining them for not having fixed-priced products in shops even when suppliers cannot provide them, as is currently the case with potatoes, the Retail Association (OKSZ) announced.
Price Cap Rules Violated by Majority of Shops in Hungary
- 6 Feb 2023 9:36 AM
- shopping
The government still expects all retailers to comply with government mandated price caps, the government spokeswoman told a press conference.