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ACM issues decision on objection regarding the establishment of new GPs
In late-2011, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) imposed a fine on the Dutch National Association of General Practitioners (LHV). Following an objection filed by LHV, ACM has reviewed the case extensively. ACM continues to be of the … -
ACM orders KPN to hand over information that has been withheld
On January 31, 2014, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) twice imposed an order subject to periodic penalty payments on Dutch telecom company KPN ordering the company to hand over to ACM information it had asked for. In its answers … -
Procedure on the Exchange of Information between ACM and Ministers
Under Section 2 of the Establishment Act of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) enforces compliance with a number of laws concerning market oversight, which fall under the … -
Dutch telecom company KPN fined for putting competitors at a disadvantage
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed two fines on Dutch telecom company KPN totaling EUR 8 million for putting its competitors at a disadvantage. These fines concern violations committed with regard to the business service … -
ACM Publication Procedure
By publishing decisions, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) wishes to achieve the best possible result for businesses and consumers. ACM wishes to do so by: - Being transparent about the way it applies the rules; - Accounting for … -
Dutch puzzle book publisher fined for having misled consumers
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed a fine of EUR 200,000 on publisher Calatus B.V., which publishes the Editie Enigma puzzle books among other titles, for having engaged in unfair commercial practices. Calatus provided … -
ACM fines natural-vinegar manufacturers for cartel agreements
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed fines on two manufacturers of natural vinegar (also known as white or distilled vinegar), which are Kühne and Burg, for having made cartel arrangements. Burg is imposed a fine of EUR … -
ACM fines tour operator Corendon for displaying incorrect prices
June 22, 2017: The District Court of Rotterdam has ruled on appeal in this case. For the complete text of that ruling (in Dutch), please refer to this page. Read the appeal The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has fined Dutch tour … -
ACM imposes fines for seriously misleading homeseekers
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed fines totaling EUR 985,000 on two firms and three individuals for having seriously misled people that were looking for rental homes and apartments. Homeseekers signed up on a website … -
ACM is now able to impose higher fines
From July 1, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will be able to impose higher fines. The higher maximum fines apply to violations of all acts and regulations that ACM enforces. This has been the result of the Act on raising the …