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ITM: the tested sunglasses complied with the UV filtration requirements
Date: 2020-07-10 11:20:16
The tested sunglasses complied with the UV filtering requirements – the Ministry of Innovation and Technology (ITM) told MTI on Friday. Photo: pixabay.com According to the announcement, an ITM accredited...
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ITM: Hungary is at the forefront of EU consumer protection
Date: 2020-07-08 11:14:53
Hungary is at the forefront of EU consumer protection, as evidenced by the fact that last year Hungarian consumer protection reported 171 high-risk dangerous products to the European Union’s non-food...
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European Commission: the number of notifications and actions on dangerous products has increased
Date: 2020-07-07 11:12:52
The number of notifications and actions on dangerous products increased last year. The authorities of countries participating in the European Consumer Protection System reported more than 2,200 alerts and respondedto...
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ITM Secretary of State: strengthening consumer protection protects customers and law-abiding businesses
Date: 2020-06-24 11:18:57
Buyers and law-abiding businesses will be protected by the Consumer Protection Act and changes to the warranty and guarantee rules, the ministry’s secretary of state of the Ministry of Innovation...
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ITM: consumer protection can control the entire supply chain from the end of the summer
Date: 2020-06-17 11:25:11
The amendment of the sectoral law adopted on Tuesday significantly expands the control possibilities of the consumer protection authority. In the future, the authority will not only be able to...
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ITM: 45 percent of businesses do not know the exact terms of the warranty
Date: 2020-06-11 11:11:55
Forty-five percent of businesses are unaware of the exact terms of the warranty and guarantee – the Deputy Secretary of State of the Department of Innovation and Technology (ITM) told...
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ITM: consumer protection is a central element in protecting families
Date: 2020-06-02 11:08:49
The government considers the protection of families to be a central element of consumer protection, and therefore continues to strictly control the products placed on the market, the Deputy State...
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ITM: one tenth of the web stores were inspected by the consumer protection authority within an EU action
Date: 2020-05-27 11:21:11
The Ministry of Innovation and Technology’s (ITM) consumer protection was among those who carried out the most controls in a series of EU-wide inspections that have resulted in millions of...
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Coronavirus: millions of misleading advertisements disappear from online space as a result of joint European consumer action
Date: 2020-05-26 10:34:11
The European Commission and Member States’ consumer protection authorities have monitored websites to identify where EU consumers are targeted by false claims or scams in advertisements for products that may...
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The Irsai Oliver wines passed Nébih’s inspection
Date: 2020-05-25 11:29:33
Irsai Olivér wines were tested in the latest Supermenta test by the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), with 25 samples passing both official and laboratory inspections, Nébih told MTI...
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Panaceas against the coronavirus?
Date: 2020-03-20 11:33:04
In the current situation, many are seeking a panacea to protect themselves and their families from the disease. Utilizing this, many businesses are promoting products that provide effective protection against...
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ITM: Consumers Be Aware!
Date: 2020-03-17 11:40:45
Consumers should be aware, stand up for themselves and others and dare to complain, the Deputy Secretary of State of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology (ITM) said at a...
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No consumer protection authority did not find problems in case of hand dishwashing detergents
Date: 2020-02-20 11:18:29
No errors were found in the consumer test of hand dishwashing detergents – the Ministry of Innovation and Technology (ITM) told MTI on Thursday. According to the information, the controls...
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Spar has withdrawn some of the Glitter Palz plush figures
Date: 2020-02-19 11:15:11
Due to the risk of possible detachment of smaller parts, Spar has withdrawn some of the Glitter Palz branded sequin plush figurines that are distributed by the Kensho Kft. –...
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Last year, the GVH imposed a fine of more than 8 billion HUF
Date: 2020-02-13 11:18:54
Last year, the Hungarian Competition Authority imposed a fine of 8.3 billion HUF. Fines for restrictive practices approach 3.4 billion HUF, and consumer protection fines reach nearly 4.9 billion HUF...
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All detergents tested by ITM were compliant
Date: 2020-02-04 11:18:47
All 19 detergents that have undergone consumer protection testing by the Ministry of Innovation and Technology’s (ITM) chemical laboratory have met the specifications. According to an ITM announcement published on...
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ITM: students can acquire consumer awareness education in 70 schools so far
Date: 2020-01-16 11:42:36
The Ministry of Innovation and Technology (ITM) has recognized the work of the seventieth educational institution as the Consumer Awareness School. The diploma was handed over by Keszthelyi Nikoletta, Deputy...
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Families and fair businesses can count on consumer protection again this year
Date: 2020-01-15 11:17:13
Consumer protection is present in all fields of life, so last year it focused on family safety and the protection of decent businesses, and will continue to work towards this...
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ITM: consumer protection test for liqueurs was problem free
Date: 2019-12-13 11:32:25
Twenty liquors were tested in the accredited laboratory of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology (ITM) as part of its periodic inspection series – the ministry told MTI on Saturday....
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Expert: you should check the web pages before buying
Date: 2019-12-02 11:07:35
Not only during the Christmas season, but throughout the year, it is worth paying attention to buying from a trusted website – Bor Olivér, the spokesman for the National Security...
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ITM: heavy controls by the consumer protection authority
Date: 2019-11-28 11:38:31
This year, the webshop will be heavily controlled by the Consumer Protection Authority and the IT lab of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, and will be monitored throughout November...
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ITM: some kind of infringements were found at 90 percent of the checked web stores
Date: 2019-11-22 11:28:51
Some kind of infringements were found at 90 percent of the checked web stores in recent years, – Keszthelyi Nikoletta, Deputy Minister of State of the Ministry of Innovation and...
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EP: better consumer and worker protection is needed
Date: 2019-10-25 10:35:10
The Bankruptcy of the Thomas Cook UK tour operator group highlighted the need for greater consumer and worker protection and stricter monitoring of the financial situation of airlines and travel...
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ITM: no serious consumer protection violation occured in case of coupon promotions
Date: 2019-10-11 11:10:21
Inspectors found no serious violations of consumer protection in case of coupon promotions, with just 5 percent of last year’s nearly 300 inquiries – the Ministry of Innovation and Technology...
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The consumer protection authority is effective against online stores selling misleading products
Date: 2019-10-08 11:20:03
The Consumer Protection Authority will take effective action against e-commerce web shops selling misleading products in the interest of consumers – Cseresnyés Péter, Minister of State of the Ministry of...
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ITM: action against product presentations that were misleading the customers was successful
Date: 2019-09-26 11:10:54
Action against misleading product presentations was successful; As a result, the number of complaints has fallen to a fraction: only two were received, compared with an average monthly 43 in...
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Between 2013 and 2017, almost 12 billion euros of counterfeit goods were seized in the European Union
Date: 2019-09-24 11:01:27
About 438 million counterfeit goods were seized in the European Union between 2013 and 2017, with an estimated value of nearly 12 billion euros – the European Union Intellectual Property...
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Consumer protection: complaint at products ordered through newspaper ads is frequent
Date: 2019-09-23 11:02:44
There are frequent consumer complaints about products ordered through newspaper ads – Kispál Edit, spokeswoman for the National Association of Consumer Protection Associations told M1 news channel on Saturday. There...
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Nébih: high levels of formaldehyde dissolution from a Chinese coffee mug were measured
Date: 2019-09-19 11:08:13
The Polish authority measured high levels of formaldehyde dissolution from a Chinese cup of melamine-containing bamboo fiber. The product was also shipped to Hungary. The National Food Chain Safety Authority...
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ITM: special attention to be paid this year on students’ consumer awareness again
Date: 2019-09-06 11:10:14
The Ministry of Innovation and Technology (ITM) will continue to focus on providing students consumer protection knowledge this school year. The Ministry is launching its “Consumer Awareness School” competition for...
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