12 result(s) for media 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.
Cooking Oil Price Hike in Hungary Triggers Official Investigation
- 26 Jan 2026 9:32 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) announced on Friday that it is launching an accelerated probe of the domestic cooking oil market as it suspects that sectoral market characteristics may have led to higher Hungarian price levels.
About You Sanctioned by Watchdog in Hungary for Unfair Business Practices
- 20 Nov 2025 5:35 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) on Wednesday said it ordered the Hamburg-based operator of online retailer About You to pay a fine and offer several hundred thousand Hungarians compensation for unfair business practices.
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.
Shopping Watchdog Highlights Need to Counter Sales of Elf Bar-Type Products in Hungary
- 18 Jun 2025 7:15 AM
- shopping
The Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs of Hungary (SARA) pointed to the need for fast and firm measures to counter the illegal trade and use of Elf Bar-type vaping products at a roundtable in Budapest.
Customer protection Authority Fines Profiteering Butcher At Budapest Market
- 11 Apr 2020 7:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- shopping
Hungary’s customer protection authority has imposed a fine of 300,000 forints (EUR 838) on a butcher at Budapest’s Lehel Square indoor market for charging “stellar prices” for chicken products, the innovation and technology ministry said.
Food Safety Authority Orders Removal Of Infected Egg Products
- 16 Aug 2017 8:12 AM
- shopping
Food items from Germany containing eggs infected by insecticide fipronil have been transported to Hungary as well, according to media reports Tuesday afternoon.
Wallis Purchase Of Praktiker Receives Greenlight
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian Competition Authority approved the purchase of D.I.Y. chain Praktiker’s local stores by Hungarian Wallis group, according to a press statement issued. Wallis purchased Praktiker’s commercial business, real estate and brand at the beginning of the year.
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.
Cooking Oil Price Hike in Hungary Triggers Official Investigation
- 26 Jan 2026 9:32 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) announced on Friday that it is launching an accelerated probe of the domestic cooking oil market as it suspects that sectoral market characteristics may have led to higher Hungarian price levels.
About You Sanctioned by Watchdog in Hungary for Unfair Business Practices
- 20 Nov 2025 5:35 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) on Wednesday said it ordered the Hamburg-based operator of online retailer About You to pay a fine and offer several hundred thousand Hungarians compensation for unfair business practices.
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.
Shopping Watchdog Highlights Need to Counter Sales of Elf Bar-Type Products in Hungary
- 18 Jun 2025 7:15 AM
- shopping
The Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs of Hungary (SARA) pointed to the need for fast and firm measures to counter the illegal trade and use of Elf Bar-type vaping products at a roundtable in Budapest.
Customer protection Authority Fines Profiteering Butcher At Budapest Market
- 11 Apr 2020 7:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- shopping
Hungary’s customer protection authority has imposed a fine of 300,000 forints (EUR 838) on a butcher at Budapest’s Lehel Square indoor market for charging “stellar prices” for chicken products, the innovation and technology ministry said.
Food Safety Authority Orders Removal Of Infected Egg Products
- 16 Aug 2017 8:12 AM
- shopping
Food items from Germany containing eggs infected by insecticide fipronil have been transported to Hungary as well, according to media reports Tuesday afternoon.
Wallis Purchase Of Praktiker Receives Greenlight
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian Competition Authority approved the purchase of D.I.Y. chain Praktiker’s local stores by Hungarian Wallis group, according to a press statement issued. Wallis purchased Praktiker’s commercial business, real estate and brand at the beginning of the year.

















