2026. 09. 10.
Ice-cream parlours, beach buffets, festivals: 1500 inspections, two tonnes of food withdrawn from sale and fines totalling more than 37 million forints
During this summer season, the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH), together with the government agencies under its professional supervision, inspected nearly 1500 catering establishments. Issues were identified in 16 percent of the inspections, but the results show a moderate improvement overall compared with the previous year.
2026. 09. 08.
The consumer protection authority is investigating the terms and conditions of retirement homes
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP), in cooperation with government agencies, is reviewing the general terms and conditions (GTC) applied by companies operating retirement homes. The aim of the consumer protection authority is to identify whether the contracts contain terms that are unfair or unreasonably disadvantageous to consumers. During the inspection, particular attention is paid to the conditions for using the service, the amendment and termination of the contract, and the rules on liability.
2026. 09. 04.
Good quality, improving conditions – this year’s watermelon inspections by the NATCP and government agencies have been completed
Watermelon, one of the summer season’s most popular fruits, has once again been the focus of official inspections this year. The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) and the government agencies operating under its professional supervision carried out inspections of watermelons of both domestic and foreign origin at more than 400 locations.
2026. 08. 24.
A safe start to the new school year – the NATCP laboratory has tested plastic pencil cases, pencil and pen tip decorations, and modelling clay
The start of the new school year in September is fast approaching, which means families will need to buy school stationery and other school supplies. The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP), together with the government agencies under its professional supervision, has focused its inspections in the run-up to the start of the school year on ensuring that products used by children meet the prescribed safety requirements and do not pose a health risk to the youngest children.
2026. 08. 19.
Consumer protection inspections of summer outdoor facilities – inspectors found problems at one in five venues
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 summer leisure facilities and the equipment available there.
2026. 08. 17.
Safe catering on the Sziget – positive findings from NATCP inspections
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP), in cooperation with the Pest Government Office, inspected nearly 120 catering establishments operating on the festival site during the Sziget Festival. Based on the findings of the inspections, service providers generally complied with legal and food safety regulations, meaning that the inspections concluded with positive results overall.
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.
2026. 07. 23.
General consumer basket inspection: Most promotional prices complied with the regulations
In recent months, under the professional guidance of the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP), government agencies with consumer protection jurisdiction have conducted a nationwide inspection to identify any irregularities related to the display of promotional prices in traditional retail outlets. The official inspections focused on determining whether the advertised discounts reflected genuine price reductions and complied with legal requirements.
2026. 07. 20.
The consumer protection authority is investigating compliance with regulations protecting the Hungarian language
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP), in cooperation with government agencies, is once again conducting targeted inspections this year of advertisements published in Hungarian-language print media, Hungarian-language radio and television programs, as well as on outdoor advertising media, and notices intended to inform consumers displayed in stores and store windows.
2026. 07. 15.
The consumer protection authority is checking that online stores provide a cancellation option
Under the professional guidance of the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP), government agencies with jurisdiction over consumer protection are verifying the availability of the newly introduced cancellation feature. Under the regulations, it is just as easy to cancel an online purchase as it is to order a product; however, this requires online retailers to comply with the law and action by the consumer protection authority.
2026. 07. 13.
Don't just knock on the rind—the NKFH is launching a nationwide watermelon inspection
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) and the government agencies under its professional supervision are once again conducting nationwide inspections of watermelon distributors this year, paying particular attention to the origin, labeling, and quality of the products. During last year’s inspections, officials imposed fines totaling more than 19 million forints, which clearly demonstrates that regulatory oversight remains necessary.
2026. 07. 09.
Consumer protection authorities around the world have investigated the activities of influencers—action taken by the NATCP and HCA in Hungary
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) and the Hungarian Competition Authority (HCA) participated in an international enforcement action. The investigations focused on the extent to which influencers, as well as creators of virtual and artificial intelligence-based content, comply with transparency and consumer protection requirements, particularly regarding the labeling of commercial communications and artificially generated content.
2026. 07. 07.
80% of USB chargers failed the NATCP product safety test
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) is once again conducting intensive inspections of USB chargers this year. The inspection ordered by the NATCP will be conducted in two phases with an increased sample size, given the exceptionally high rate of complaints in previous years. The goal of this regulatory action is to remove unsafe chargers from the market.
