Tag "fogyasztóvédelem"
In Croatia, the price of a holiday basket this year will be about ten percent higher than last year
The price of a holiday basket in Croatia will be about ten percent higher this year than last year, while the monthly income of about 300,000 pensioners does not reach...
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NKFH: Children’s dinnerware recalled due to inadequate consumer information
The Dinosaur World and Unicorn Magic dinnerware sets for children have been recalled due to inadequate consumer information, including because the products, contrary to the markings on them, cannot be...
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NKFH-NAV action at the customs border – goal: to filter out dangerous products ordered from online platforms
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) inspected products ordered from third countries on online platforms at Liszt Ferenc International Airport....
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Nébih has suspended the operation of a confectionery factory in Vas County
Due to deficiencies posing a serious food safety risk, the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has suspended a confectionery manufacturing plant in Vas County with immediate effect – Nébih...
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Foodwatch Calls Planned EU “Veggie Burger” Ban Illegal
Consumer rights group Foodwatch has sharply criticized a proposal at the EU level to ban product names such as “Veggie Burger” or “Tofu Sausage”, arguing that the measure would violate...
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All tested animal equipment failed the NKFH laboratory test
The accredited laboratory of the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) tested popular pet equipment for product safety, including LED collars and leashes, as well as aquarium lights. None...
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The Consumer Protection Authority has ordered an Advent food safety inspection
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) has ordered a full-scale Advent food safety inspection in Christmas fairs, markets, shops and temporary sales points. The NKFH told MTI on...
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GVH President: digitalization is transforming competition and consumer protection law
The rise of digitalization and artificial intelligence is transforming competition and consumer protection law, said Csaba Balázs Rigó, President of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) at the VII. At the...
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The European Commission presented an online consumer protection strategy
The European Commission wants to significantly expand online consumer protection in the EU, including proposing stricter rules against online manipulation and calling for better enforcement of product safety regulations, the...
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The Consumer Protection Authority’s 2026 inspection program was presented
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) has presented the 2026 Inspection and Inspection Program, which includes 73 inspection areas. The program was presented by Bence Gerlaki, State Secretary...
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Creates a safer and consumer-friendly market for SMEs Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) helps businesses operate in a fair, trust-based market by developing the conciliation board system and supporting the expansion of consumer rights. This...
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73 inspection areas and many new features in the NKFH’s 2026 inspection program
The Ministry of National Economy (NGM) and the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) presented the NKFH’s 2026 Inspection and Inspection Program (EVP) at a press conference. The announced...
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NKFH: mung beans recalled by distributors due to pesticide content exceeding the limit
Distributors have recalled 400-gram packs of GOLDEN CHEF brand mung beans from the market due to pesticide content exceeding the limit value – the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority...
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The hand luggage war has reached Brussels – the foundations of the low-cost model are in danger
The dispute between Ryanair and the Spanish government over the legality of hand luggage fees has reached EU level. The conflict gained new momentum after the Spanish Ministry of Consumer...
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Seven-point consumer protection action plan announced at NKFH conference
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) presented its seven-point consumer protection action plan at the first National Consumer Protection Conference titled “United for Consumers”. The program aims to...
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Márton Nagy: consumer protection is a top priority for the government
At the national professional conference “United for Consumers”, the Ministry of National Economy presented the current tasks and measures of consumer protection. Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy highlighted: “consumer...
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NKFH: crayfish tails contaminated with metal fragments have been recalled from circulation
Crayfish tails contaminated with metal fragments have been recalled from the market, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) told MTI on Wednesday. Based on a notification received through...
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NKFH: almost 1,400 consumer complaints were received by the consumer protection authority in half a year
In the first half of the year, 1,383 consumer submissions were received by government agencies, with most complaints related to billing and settlement related to public services, the National Trade...
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The Consumer Protection Authority inspected taxis, entertainment venues and restaurants
The consumer protection authority inspected taxis, entertainment venues and catering establishments, and as a result of the continuous inspections, the proportion of objectionable trading practices is decreasing year by year...
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Consumer protection agency recalls peanut butter due to allergen alert
Based on the European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed Safety (RASFF), the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFVH) has recalled the Turkish Gourmet Celebi Erdnuss Creme...
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NKFH: hidden dangers on slides and rope courses, the consumer protection authority found hundreds of illegal devices
The annual inspection program of the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) focuses on inspections of entertainment equipment, facilities, temporary structures, and recreational sports equipment. So far this year,...
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Spot checks: focus on displaying promotional prices
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH), in cooperation with county government offices, is conducting increased inspections in stores and online commerce to filter out unfair price discounts. The...
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TEDi store chain recalls flower-patterned glass cups due to risk of lead and cadmium leaching
The TEDi store chain has recalled flower-patterned glass cups from circulation due to the risk of lead and cadmium leaching, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) told MTI...
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NKFH: the authority seized more than 1,500 boxes of fake dietary supplements
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) Pest County Tax and Customs Directorate conducted a coordinated inspection of the logistics center...
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The NKFH launched an official inspection due to a food safety risk
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the Consumer Protection Department of the Pest County Government Office are conducting an official inspection of the product MYCO GUMIVITAMIN, offered...
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NKFH took decisive action against an influencer who was distributing fake fat-busting products that were withdrawn from circulation due to food adulteration.
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) took decisive steps to prevent consumers from being deceived and their health endangered when it banned the further sale of dietary supplements...
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Consumer protection has reached a new level: AECRA helps without legal action
The European Consumers’ Rights and Advocacy Association (AECRA) is successfully handling more and more consumer cases. According to the NGO’s latest report, they have taken action against numerous consumer and...
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Nébih: soup cubes recalled due to undeclared soy allergen
Several Hungarian companies have received the Vietnamese soup cubes that had to be recalled due to undeclared soy allergen content, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (Nébih) announced on...
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Consumer protection found potency enhancers on the market that are dangerous to health
During the last month’s official inspections, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) identified several potency-enhancing preparations that were marketed as dietary supplements, food or natural libido enhancers, but...
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Chamber of Agriculture: We do not ask for Ukrainian imports
The European Commission proposes indefinite benefits to Ukraine after the expired free trade measures, however, the position of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Association of Hungarian Farmers’...
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