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Epic fined for unfair commercial practices aimed at children in Fortnite game
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed multiple sanctions on game developer Epic Games International for using unfair commercial practices aimed at children in its Fortnite game. ACM found that children that played the game … -
ACM imposes fine on Epic for unfair commercial practices aimed at children in Fortnite game
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed a fine on game developer Epic Games International for using unfair commercial practices aimed at children in its Fortnite game. Companies need to do business with the utmost care, … -
ACM: Further investigation needed into acquisition of Dutch oil company Oliehandel Klaas de Boer by rival FincoEnergies
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has decided that further investigation is needed into the acquisition of Dutch oil company Oliehandel Klaas de Boer by rival FincoEnergies. Both companies supply, among other products, marine fuel … -
ACM study: four energy suppliers’ feed-in costs for solar-panels owners not prohibited
On the basis of existing regulations, energy suppliers are free to set their own rates so long as these are not unreasonable, taking into consideration the underlying costs. Households with solar panels generate higher costs for energy suppliers than do … -
Registration for the ECN Digital Markets Act Conference 2024 is now open
On Monday 24 June, the European Competition Network (ECN) will organize a conference on the DMA at the Sheraton Hotel, Amsterdam (Schiphol). The ECN-DMA conference 2024 is organized by the following ECN competition authorities, including ACM. The aim of … -
Dutch certifying organization Stichting Milieukeur is allowed to introduce a sustainability fee for farmers
Dutch certifying organization Stichting Milieukeur (SMK) is allowed to introduce a sustainability fee for fruit and vegetable producers with the certification label On the Way to PlanetProof (OPP Label). This is the conclusion of the Netherlands Authority … -
Stricter rules for wholesale electricity and natural-gas markets to come into force
The European rules regarding integrity and transparency on wholesale electricity and natural-gas markets will be tightened as of May 7, 2024. This follows from amendments made to the European REMIT regulation (Regulation on wholesale Energy Market … -
Eneco to stop using the claim ‘Faster towards climate neutral’ following ACM action
Following conversations with the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), energy supplier Eneco will stop using the slogan “Faster towards climate neutral” (original in Dutch: “sneller klimaatneutraal”) in its ads. Using this general claim … -
ACM approves hydrogen pilot project for newly-built and existing homes in northern Dutch city
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has approved distribution system operator (DSO) RENDO’s hydrogen pilot project in the northern Dutch city of Hoogeveen. It is the first pilot project where hydrogen will be used for the heating of … -
ACM and European consumer authorities: airlines must stop greenwashing
The European consumer authorities are calling on 20 European airlines to adjust their misleading sustainability claims. The airlines must, within 30 days, stop misleading their customers by using false sustainability claims. This joint action was launched …