Tag "fogyasztóvédelem"
We can wait months for a defective product to be repaired – what can the consumer do in such a situation?
The National Federation of Associations for Consumer Protection (FEOSZ) in Hungary is receiving a growing number of complaints about long delays in the repair of faulty products under warranty. Many...
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New rules for the sale of energy drinks: banned for children, remains safe for adults
New regulations came into effect in Hungary at the end of April regarding the sale of energy drinks: it is now prohibited for those under 18 to purchase these products....
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Consumer protection on a new basis
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH) started work on 1 January 2025. Our magazine spoke to its president Dr Lilla Német-Weingartner. This article is available for reading...
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The MNB’s summer campaign also warns against travel cyber fraud
The new consumer protection campaign of the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) supports the reduction of financial risks during the holiday. The central bank indicated in its statement on Thursday that,...
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NKFH: Hungary will be fourth in Europe in screening dangerous products in 2024
Last year, the EU’s product safety alert system registered more than ever, with a total of 4,137 alerts. Hungarian authorities sent 365 alerts to the Safety Gate system about dangerous...
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Consumer protection consultation begins
The government is counting on the opinion of the Hungarian people on another issue, the consumer protection consultation is starting – announced Zsolt Nyitrai, the Prime Minister’s chief advisor, in...
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NKFH: laboratory tests are used to verify the authenticity of textile product labeling
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) is checking the authenticity of the fiber composition of textile products through laboratory tests; the goal is to reveal whether products marked...
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NKFH: Consumer protection officers inspected hundreds of stores and restaurants operated in the Far East
Consumer protection authorities inspected hundreds of shops and restaurants operated in the Far East, and fines of around 20 million forints were imposed during the nationwide targeted inspection, and 15...
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NKFH: Consumer protection officers inspected hundreds of stores and restaurants operated in the Far East
Consumer protection authorities inspected hundreds of shops and restaurants operated in the Far East, and fines of around 20 million forints were imposed during the nationwide targeted inspection, and 15...
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NKFH: Consumer protection officers inspected hundreds of stores and restaurants operated in the Far East
Consumer protection authorities inspected hundreds of shops and restaurants operated in the Far East, and fines of around 20 million forints were imposed during the nationwide targeted inspection, and 15...
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Continuous monitoring of compliance with margin reduction
The goal is to keep food cheap for a long time, which is why consumer protection inspectors are constantly checking compliance with the margin reduction, said the head of the...
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Consumer protection authorities closed the same two Chinese restaurants twice in one day
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) had to close the same two Chinese restaurants in the capital twice in one day due to serious food safety deficiencies, the...
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Consumer protection conducted an inspection at the Lehel Square market
Consumer protection authorities conducted an inspection at the Lehel Square market: expired food and hygiene problems were found – the authority told MTI. According to the statement, employees of the...
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Consumer protection agency inspects Easter hams, fruit juices and gluten-free products
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) has begun testing Easter hams, fruit juices and gluten-free products, together with the government agencies under its professional control, in order to...
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The joint Competition Training Centre of the OECD and the Hungarian Competition Authority plays a key role in the development of competition authorities in the region
The Regional Training Centre for Competition (ROK) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) plays a key role in the professional development...
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Mondelez Hungária Kft. has recalled Milka vanilla-flavored croissant products
The manufacturer Mondelez Hungária Kft. has initiated a consumer recall of the 50-gram Milka vanilla-flavored croissant due to missing product labeling, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) told...
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The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) fined the food ordering portal Foodora more than 35 million forints for deceiving consumers
Foodora deceived consumers, so the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) imposed a fine of more than 35 million forints on the operator of the food ordering portal – the authority announced...
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NKFH: Cape Herb & Spice grinders recalled by distributor
The distributor has recalled Cape Herb & Spice grinder spices because a defect in the grinding mechanism may cause plastic pieces to get into the food during use. The products...
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What is Consumer Protection investigating in 2025?
The 2025 Inspection and Investigation Program of the Consumer Protection Authority contains the thematic investigations along which the government agencies acting within the scope of the consumer protection authority will...
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Csaba Balázs Rigó: the GVH imposed fines of more than four billion forints this year
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has imposed fines of more than four billion forints this year, the organization’s president said in an interview published in Magyar Nemzet on Saturday. In...
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NGM: the enforcement of consumer rights is also being examined in Christmas markets
Government agencies also inspect the enforcement of consumer rights at Christmas markets, Norbert Eitmann, the consumer protection spokesperson for the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), told reporters at the capital’s...
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Recognition of Consumer Protection Excellence: Honoring the Best of 2024
This year’s outstanding consumer protection officers and special award recipients were celebrated at a prestigious event, highlighting the importance of consumer-friendly practices across all sectors of commerce. At the award...
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Europe’s Day in Commerce: the sector is changing
Europe’s Day in Commerce has been organised for the 20th time, with the National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ) once again highlighting the strategic importance of the domestic retail...
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The new consumer protection authority will strive to ensure market balance
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH), which will be established on January 1, will strive to ensure market balance between businesses and consumers, said the Deputy State Secretary...
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Bence Gerlaki: the government helps develop consumer awareness in all age groups
The government is helping to develop consumer awareness in all age groups, but supporting vulnerable consumer groups is particularly important, as is acquiring basic consumer knowledge as early as possible,...
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The Ministry of National Economy welcomes those interested with an airport relocation
In order to protect the rights of air passengers and strengthen their consumer awareness, the employees of the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), responsible for consumer protection, will provide information...
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Extraordinary consumer protection inspections are being launched at food courier companies
The Ministry of National Economy, which is responsible for consumer protection, is launching an extraordinary consumer protection investigation at the largest food courier companies, Márton Nagy’s ministry announced. The measure...
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NGM: increased consumer protection control at online stores and courier companies
The Minister of National Economy called on the consumer protection authority to investigate the information and complaint handling obligations of online stores and courier companies, which will take the necessary...
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European Commission demands information from Temu on counterfeits
The European Commission has demanded more information from Temu, as it suspects the Chinese platform of not taking sufficient action against the sale of counterfeit and unsafe products. Temu has...
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NGM: the Consumer Protection Civil Forum is established – the Ministry of National Economy strengthens its cooperation with consumer protection associations and conciliation bodies
The Ministry of National Economy (NGM), which is responsible for consumer protection, actively and constructively cooperates with all actors of the consumer protection institutional system in order to protect Hungarian...
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