News
2026. 03. 17.
The safety of recreational facilities and equipment is in the crosshairs of the authorities
To protect consumer safety, the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) is launching a national inspection to examine the operating conditions of recreational equipment and sports facilities. The primary goal of the inspection is to ensure that equipment operated in water parks, adventure parks, amusement parks, festivals, children’s camps, and outdoor events, as well as equipment in outdoor fitness parks accessible to the public, complies with current safety and operational regulations.
2026. 03. 12.
Screening of dangerous products – Hungary in sixth place in EU ratings
In the year 2025, the EU product safety alert system registered a total of 4,671 warnings, more than ever before. In 2025, the Hungarian authorities sent alerts about 317 dangerous products to the Safety Gate system, placing Hungary in 6th place among European countries, surpassing countries such as Poland, Austria, and Romania.
2026. 03. 02.
Comprehensive food safety and consumer protection inspections in spring – focusing on popular Easter foods and restaurants, gluten- and lactose-free products, price labeling, and promotions
Approaching the Easter holidays, the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) and government agencies under its professional supervision are launching a nationwide inspection to ensure compliance with food safety rules for seasonal foods.
2026. 02. 25.
The NATCP examines the heavy metal content of jewelry
The laboratory of the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) tests costume jewellery bracelets, necklaces and rings in order to filter out and withdraw from circulation products containing unsafe levels of cadmium and lead. The jewellery is sampled from shopping centres, department stores, Far Eastern shops and online stores.
Good to know
Electronic commerce
Everything you need to know about e-commerce as a consumer and as a business.
Protection of children
Buying from casual market and street vendors is not recommended, even though their prices are low
Product safety
What is considered as a safe product, what do we need to pay attention as consumers, what is the role of market surveillance authorities?
Conventional shops
A key objective of the NATCP is to protect the financial interests of consumers.
Key Facts
Enforcement of air passenger rights
Consumer protection is provided by several organisations, national authorities, national alternative dispute resolution forums, and the European Consumer Centres Network.
Delayed flights
Flight disruptions in air transport can be inconvenient and costly for passengers.
NATCP Customer Service
Where can you turn if you have a complaint? Who can help you to solve your consumer problem?
Press room
Press releases issued by the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection are available here in chronological order. Press enquiries are welcome at sajto@nkfh.gov.hu.
