Netherlands Authority for
Consumers and Markets

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) ensures fair competition between businesses, and protects consumer interests.

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Information for businesses

Energy

Tariffs, network operation costs, small-scale users’ rights, early-termination fees, connections, tariff changes as suppliers, monitors.
Consumer protection

Return periods, warranties, cancellation of services, informing about prices and business details, delivery, unfair business practices, online sales
Competition

Cartels
Digital economy

Trusted flaggers, out-of-court dispute settlement bodies and vetted researchers
Caribbean Netherlands

Toezicht op de post- en telecommarkt, tarieven elektriciteit, tarieven drinkwater
Accessibility

Accessibility of e-commerce services and electronic communications services

Latest news

Dutch regulators urge faster action on digital autonomy

Publication News 10-07-2026

In a joint position paper ‘Towards digital autonomy’, five Dutch regulators present recommendations to accelerate the transition to greater digital autonomy.
ACM: maritime sector is allowed to build vessels with a reduced burden on the environment

Publication News 03-07-2026

The maritime sector is allowed to make arrangements to improve the sharing and reusing of data. This collaboration is compatible with the competition rules.
ACM takes extra measures for filling the underground gas storage Grijpskerk

Publication News 03-07-2026

Dutch energy company NAM cannot demand from companies that wish to use the underground gas storage Grijpskerk to financially contribute to the settlement of earthquake damages.
ACM: upon introduction, feed-in tariff to have a 20-year transitional period, similar to the situation in Germany

Publication News 30-06-2026

ACM will use a 20-year transitional period when introducing a feed-in tariff for large producers of electricity.

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About ACM

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets is an independent regulator. We are committed to ensuring that markets work well for people and businesses.
2026 ACM Agenda

The topics that ACM focuses on in 2026.