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2026. 05. 13.
NATCP crackdown: Action against illegal fruit sellers continues
Inspectors from the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP), in cooperation with other authorities and as part of a coordinated inspection operation supported by the police, have once again caught illegal fruit vendors in the act, this time in the parking lot of a shopping center in Soroksár. The purpose of the inspections was to curb the illegal sale of fruits and vegetables in public spaces, as well as to protect consumer health and the interests of honest market participants.
2026. 05. 11.
Dietary supplements in the NATCP's crosshairs – CBD oils and weight-loss products in the focus
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP), in cooperation with the government agencies under its professional supervision, monitors the dietary supplement market throughout the year. While in 2025 the authority had to take action on multiple occasions due to dietary supplements marketed as performance enhancers and deceptive influencer marketing, in 2026 new, increasingly popular product categories will also come under scrutiny.
2026. 05. 06.
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) inspected restaurants serving reform meals in cooperation with government agencies
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP), in cooperation with government agencies, carried out a nationwide targeted inspection of food service establishments that prepare and sell diet foods. The inspections examined whether the businesses in question comply with food safety, hygiene, and consumer information requirements related to special dietary needs.
2026. 05. 04.
Summer dresses, pajamas, and nightgowns on the inspection shelf – A wide-ranging official investigation is launched into the textile market
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) has launched a comprehensive inspection of the textile products market, accompanied by laboratory tests. The purpose of the inspection is to determine whether products available on the market comply with current legal requirements and whether the information provided on labels offers accurate and reliable information to consumers.
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Electronic commerce
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