UOKiK publishes list of violators and fines totaling PLN 1.1 bln

In 2025, Poland’s competition and consumer protection authority, UOKiK, imposed PLN 1.1 bln in fines on companies violating free-market rules and consumer rights, the second-highest total in its history. At the same time, the state budget collected a record PLN 307.6 mln from earlier UOKiK decisions upheld in court. The largest payments came from Kronospan, Volkswagen Group Polska and Pfleiderer.

UOKiK President Tomasz Chróstny says the watchdog will not soften its stance in 2026, focusing on cartels, price manipulation, e-commerce, financial services, telecommunications, misleading promotions and consumer rights violations. Legal experts warn businesses to strengthen compliance, marketing, sales and customer-service procedures to avoid penalties.

(pb.pl)