Tag "fogyasztóvédelem"
The mineral water bottling company made significant commitments as a result of the GVH proceedings
The recently concluded procedure of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) may have a serious impact on the communication of green claims related to PET bottles. Fonte Viva Kft., which bottles...
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The GVH and the NKFH checked the price display practices of online stores in a European investigation
The joint investigation (sweep) of European consumer protection authorities examined the price display practices of online stores at the end of 2025. According to the results, at least 30 percent...
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The consumer protection authority initiated the recall of contaminated lemongrass leaves
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) informed MTI on Thursday that a lemongrass leaf product was recalled due to the content of an unauthorized plant protection agent. According...
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NKFH: increased official supervision for the safety of playgrounds
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the government agencies under its professional management will continue to monitor the safety of playgrounds and playground equipment this year, the...
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NKFH: leisure facilities and equipment are being inspected nationwide
In the interest of consumer safety, the operating conditions of entertainment equipment and sports equipment are being checked nationwide. The aim of the inspection is to ensure that equipment operated...
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Consumer advocates call attention to conscious shopping on World Consumer Rights Day
It is important to make careful, conscious purchases both in stores and online. Before making a decision, we must consider our financial capabilities and whether we really need the selected...
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GVH President: the application of artificial intelligence raises numerous competition law and consumer protection issues
The application of artificial intelligence raises numerous competition law and consumer protection issues and concerns – explained Csaba Balázs Rigó, President of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH), at the conference...
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European Commission: cosmetics continue to top the list of dangerous non-food products
The EU Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products received the most notifications last year for cosmetic products and toys, and cosmetics also topped the list of Hungarian alerts, followed...
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NKFH: comprehensive spring food safety and consumer protection inspections begin
With the Easter holidays approaching, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the government agencies under its professional management will launch a comprehensive spring food safety and consumer...
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NKFH is examining the heavy metal content of battery-operated dolls, plush toys and electronic toys
The laboratory of the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) tests battery-powered toys, plush toys, electronic toys and earphones in order to filter out and withdraw products containing cadmium...
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Together for consumers: foodora and NGM for strengthening consumer protection
A foodoránál az üzleti stratégia középpontjában mindig is a fogyasztók biztonsága és elégedettsége áll. Hisszük, hogy a fogyasztóvédelem alapérték, és hosszú távú stratégiai célunk, hogy a foodorán indított minden üzleti...
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Safety net for Hungarian consumers – broad cooperation with authorities
A comprehensive cooperation agreement has been signed by ministries and authorities playing a key role in the consumer protection institutional system in order to ensure faster and more coordinated action...
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NKFH: extensive cooperation with authorities for more effective consumer protection
Ministry and authorities playing a key role in the operation of the consumer protection institutional system have concluded a comprehensive cooperation agreement to further strengthen the protection of Hungarian people...
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Nébih experts examined food bars used in plant nutrition
A total of 20 production-enhancing food bars used in plant nutrition were examined by the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih). Quality objections were found for two products, and for...
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“Iron-deficient” yield enhancer also found in Superminta nutrition bar test
Nutrition bars were tested by experts from the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) during the Superminta program product test. This time, 20 products from the production enhancers used in...
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FEOSZ creates a certificate for consumer-friendly web stores
The National Federation of Consumer Protection Associations (FEOSZ) is creating a certificate for consumer-friendly webshops to help consumers – the association told MTI on Thursday. According to the information, until...
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Consumer protection authorities have withdrawn choking hazard toys from circulation – 62% of the toys tested failed at the customs border
Last year, 64% of toys sampled in the trade, while 62% of toys checked at the customs border, did not comply with product safety regulations. Based on the accredited laboratory...
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Ryanair fined €256 million in Italy, airline to appeal
The Italian competition authority has fined Ryanair 256 million euros – around 100 billion forints – because, according to its findings, the low-cost airline abused its dominant position by unfairly...
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Comprehensive Advent Food Safety Inspection Results
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the government agencies under its professional supervision inspected catering establishments and Christmas fairs, markets, market halls and shops selling dried fruits,...
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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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