The EU Commission and consumer authorities warned Airbnb (online accommodation marketplace) to align its terms and conditions with EU consumer rules and to be transparent on pricing.

Engaging in ‘dual quality' products means the marketing of products as being identical in several EU countries while their composition is significantly different – which is illegal on the ground...

In January 2019 a new proposal was approved by the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee updating the EU consumer protection rules in order to tackle misleading rankings in online marketplaces...

If the customs authority cannot determine the facts of the case the goods will be seized from the holder.

The Hungarian government's decree on measures to combat the so-called "shrinkflation" will enter into force on 1 February 2024. "Shrinkflation" refers...

From 28 March 2024, businesses operating in Hungary will be required to offer services by the state-owned enterprise Hungarian Post ("Magyar Posta") as a delivery option for consumers using their online stores.

On 21 May 2012, new consumer protection legislation was accepted by Parliament

A certificate system for online retailers is to be launched on 16 th October 2012.

The Hungarian Competition Authority (HCA) has initiated an investigation against TikTok, the popular social media platform.

Considering that promotions are subject to rigorous legal regulation, even carefully planned campaigns might entail heavy fines.

On 15 December 2014, the Hungarian Parliament voted for the Sunday closure of shops as of 15 March 2015. This closure will apply to grocery, clothing, DIY, furniture, and electronics shops, as well as all other kinds of specialised retail stores.

Azaz annak eldöntésében, hogy az adott termék a chipsadó megfizetésének kötelezettsége alá tartozik, az elsodleges, hogy a vámtarifa számok szerinti – általános, vagy egyedi - értelmezéshez...

The GVH provided recommendations to the operators of these websites and to consumers to comply with consumer protection regulations.

The Hungarian Competition Authority has issued new guidance on market leadership claims in advertising, clarifying when businesses must substantiate statements like "the best" or "the cheapest." Understanding the distinction between subjective opinions and objectively verifiable claims is crucial, as improper use can lead to significant fines and reputational...

The Hungarian Competition Authority (HCA) recently published a strategy paper presenting its views on consumer protection in the digital age.

In Hungary the Government recently issued a decree introducing extra profit taxes affecting several sectors, among others the aviation sector.

Es gibt Marketingpraktiken, die nicht eingesetzt werden sollten, wenn Unternehmen Verbraucherschutzstrafen vermeiden wollen.

Good news for consumers, more work for businesses – From now on, clever stores and online shops can no longer make their discounts seem more attractive by temporarily inflating prices just before a promotion.

The Hungarian Copyright Act (76/1999) was amended as of May 1, 2004 in order to bring it in line with EU directives. The provisions of the Directive on Copyright in the Information Society (2001/29/EC) were also incorporated into the act in the course of this amendment.

Gute Nachrichten für die Verbraucher, zusätzliche Arbeit für die Unternehmen – zukünftig können geschickte Geschäfte und Online-Shops ihre Rabatte nicht mehr attraktiver gestalten, indem sie die Preise vor einer Aktion.