Tag "fogyasztóvédelem"
Problems were found at almost half the lightbulbs
25 out of 53 products failed at the consumer protection test on Christmas light bulbs lighting decorations and outdoor decorations, while the proportion of products with problems reached 47 percent,...
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ITM: the consumer protection authority withdrew beauty products
Six of the 120 cosmetic products tested by the consumer protection authority were withdrawn from circulation. Two shampoos and natural cosmetics, one liquid soap and a soap contained microbiological contaminants...
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ITM: the number of complaints about product presentations reduced significantly
Due to government measures, the number of complaints received by the Consumer Protection Authority due to fraudulent product presentations has been reduced to less to a tenth – the Ministry...
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The tested school tools met the requirements
The nationwide consumer protection study ordered by the Ministry of Innovation and Technology (ITM) ended with a good result: the 40 different color pencils, watercolors and plastic kits all complied...
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The Consumer Protection Authority has withdrawn 15 dangerous childrens toys
The Ministry of Innovation and Technology (ITM) tested more than fifty different kinds of wooden toys, inflatable water games and plastic dolls for the safety of children. The consumer protection...
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The European Commission proposes a new program to protect consumers and to strengthen SMEs
The European Commission proposes a new 4 billion euros targeted program for consumer protection and for the strengthening of the position of the European Union. The European Commission proposes a...
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The authorities withdrew almost 105 tons of food products in recent months
Almost 105 tons of fake or unknown origin foods and 7,000 liters of alcoholic beverages were withdrawn by the Hungarian authorities during the OPSON VII International operations against food counterfeiting...
Read moreNőtt a szolgáltatásokkal szembeni panaszok száma az első negyedévben egy felmérés szerint
Nőtt a szolgáltatásokkal szemben megfogalmazott kifogások száma, és gyengült a kereskedők iránti bizalom az idei első negyedévben a korábbi negyedévekhez képest a CP Contact fogyasztóvédelmi tanácsadó adatai szerint. A tanácsadó...
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(HU) A Fogyasztóvédelmi Referens Egyesület „Az év fogyasztóvédelmi referense díj” pályázatának 2017. évi győztesei
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HENT: fake perfumes can be dangerous
Fake perfumes can be dangerous. They can cause serious allergic reactions and infectious diseases – the National Anti-Counterfeit Agency (HENT) warned in its statement sent to MTI on Tuesday. According...
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The European Commission: most dangerous products reported in the EU come from China
Most of the dangerous products reported in the European Union are coming from so-called third countries, most of them, 53 percent from China, according to a report released on Monday...
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The FOME and the Magyar Termék Kft. work together to strengthen the Magyar Termék trademarks
The Hungarian Association of Consumer Protection (FOME) and the Magyar Termék Nonprofit Kft. (Hungarian Product Nonprofit Ltd.) have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen the reliability of the Magyar Termék...
Read moreCP Contact: We buy more and more consciously
Consumer protection awareness was improved in the fourth quarter of 2017 and confidence in retailers also became slightly stronger compared to the previous quarters – tozsdeforum.hu quotes the current values...
Read moreThe anti-counterfeiting panel warns of the dangers of buying counterfeit products
In the last week of the Christmas shopping season, the appearance of counterfeit and uncontrolled sources is particularly risky, so it is worth to buy cautiously – the National Anti-Counterfeiting...
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NFM: the Consumer Protection Authority tested light chains and fondants
The Consumer Protection Authority tested light chains and fondants. Among the tested light chains 25 did not meet the requirements, while in case of fondants problems occured in only one...
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Entries are now open for the Consumer Protection Manager of the Year competition
The Consumer Protection Manager Association (FORE) wishes to reward the efforts of Hungary’s more than 2,000 consumer protection managers with the ‘Consumer Protection Manager of the Year’ prize. Winners will be...
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Another EU step towards protecting consumers: here is the trademark reform
The new comprehensive EU trade mark reform has come into force: “Certain Community trademarks may be canceled after a 5-year grace period on the basis of the report of a...
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A well-prepared consumer protection manager can generate profit
On 30 June the summer workshop of the Consumer Protection Manager Association (FORE) was the place where the ‘Consumer Protection Manager of the Year’ programme was announced. It was the 2013...
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Nébih: toxic plastic cutlery sets were delivered to Hungary as well
The Czech authority measured formaldehyde dissolution in excess of the prescribed limit in a three-part plastic cutlery set called “bamboo” originating in China, which arrived through Germany to the European...
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NFM’s consumer protection control found problems at six out of 59 teaching tools
The National Consumer Protection Control ordered by the National Development Ministry (NFM) controlled color pencils, crayons, tempera, water colors and pen holders, and six of the 59 controlled products did...
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Forty thousand fake children’s toys were seized in Kelebia
Forty thousand fake children’s toys have been found by the National Tax and Customs Administration’s (NAV) financiers in Kelebia in a container – the press officer of NAV’s Bács-Kiskun County...
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Magazine: Consumer protection: people know less than they think
I know, I have seen it, I have heard it – practically every retailer has already heard these words from complaining customers. What customers tend to forget about is that...
Read moreConsumers became more informed in the second quarter according to a survey
Consumers became more informed in the second quarter as the number of respondents who reported that they knew the shelf life of food and certain products, such as shoes, increased...
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The GVH’s activities helped consumers to save 136 billion HUF
The activities of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) helped consumers to save 136 billion HUF between 2010 and 2016 – the agency told on Wednesday. According to the information, the...
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MEPs urged stricter food inspections
The MEPs approved the new regulation enabling to tighten the EU food inspection system at the European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg on Wednesday – the press service of the...
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