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Key Priorities for 2013 of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets
In this document, we would like to present our key priorities for the rest of 2013.
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The Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets: consumers are central
'Consumers are central in our oversight,' says Chris Fonteijn, Chairman of the Board of ACM, at the press conference marking the launch of the new regulator.
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CA 2012 Annual Report
In 2012, the Netherlands Consumer Authority (CA) primarily focused on the reduction and prevention of consumer harm.
Publication Corporate publications -
Market scan into online games
In this market scan, ACM looked into the online games market, and into the companies that are active therein.
Publication Studies -
More attention needed for risks children face through online gaming
The online games market is a fast-growing market, populated by a predominantly young target audience. These characteristics, together with the blurring lines between real and...
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ConsuWijzer considers unsolicited follow-up shipments of ‘free’ samples a big problem
Consumers agree to one-off free samples, but are then stuck with subscriptions they cannot get rid of.
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ACM takes action against debt collection agencies
ACM imposed a fine on debt collection agency Credit Invest. And ACM accepted a commitment made by debt collection agency Intrum Justitia.
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ACM Working Paper: Reconciling competition and IP law: the case of patented pharmaceuticals and dominance abuse
Even if medicines have a patent, competition law can deal with excessive prices or abuse of a dominant position.
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Car tire prices are clear now thanks to ACM
Car tire dealers now include all unavoidable costs in their advertised prices, such as the mandatory recycling fee.
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Children's book seller Splendid Club adjusts sales methods
At the insistence of ACM, Splendid Club, which sells subscriptions to children's book subscription boxes, has adjusted its street vending practices.
Publication News