News
2026. 08. 10.
The consumer protection authority identified shortcomings at more than a third of the playgrounds it inspected
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP), together with the government agencies under its professional supervision, is conducting a nationwide inspection to ensure compliance with the legal requirements governing the operation of playgrounds. Based on inspections carried out in the first half of the year, the Authority’s staff identified breaches at 37 per cent of the playgrounds inspected.
2026. 08. 07.
The NATCP is inspecting international restaurants in collaboration with government agencies
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) is carrying out a nationwide inspection of catering establishments serving international cuisine, in collaboration with government agencies. The aim of the inspections is to protect consumers’ health and to check whether the businesses concerned are complying with food safety, hygiene and consumer information regulations.
2026. 08. 03.
The NATCP has ordered an investigation into unfair commercial practices affecting elderly consumers
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) is launching a nationwide thematic investigation to ensure greater protection for older consumers. The government agency’s inspections are aimed at uncovering unfair commercial practices affecting older consumers, with particular regard to cases where businesses attempt to conclude contracts through deception, pressure or by exploiting a vulnerable situation.
2026. 07. 30.
Festivals, beach snack bars and ice-cream parlours in the spotlight – the NATCP’s summer inspections have already uncovered serious shortcomings in the first month
During the first phase of this summer’s priority food supply chain inspections, staff from the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) inspected 585 catering establishments nationwide in collaboration with government agencies, representing an increase of nearly 21 per cent compared with the same period last year.
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.
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NATCP Customer Service
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