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.
2026. 02. 17.
Consumer protection inspections throughout the year – focusing on examining promotional prices and identifying cases of consumer deception
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) and the government agencies under its professional supervision will continue to inspect traditional commercial units nationwide in 2026. The purpose of the inspections is to strengthen the protection of consumers' financial interests and to curb misleading price labelling and sales practices.
2026. 02. 12.
On the trail of cheap and dangerous products – NATCP and NCPHP investigate global online marketplaces
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) and the National Centre for Public Health and Pharmacy (NCPHP) have launched a unique, nationwide coordinated campaign as part of a comprehensive consumer protection inspection of products arriving from third countries. The aim of the initiative is to examine products from popular online marketplaces and identify those that may pose a real risk to Hungarian families.
2026. 02. 10.
The NATCP is removing battery chargers that pose an electric shock risk from the market
The accredited laboratory of the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) is once again testing USB chargers, given last year's 87% rejection rate. The purpose of the inspections is to prevent unsafe products from reaching consumers, which is why the authority is withdrawing them from circulation. Samples will be taken from online stores, specialty stores, small shops operated by Far Eastern companies, and shopping centers.
2026. 02. 05.
Target consumer protection inspection launched to protect vulnerable consumers – focus on products promising misleading medicinal effects
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) in cooperation with the government agencies under its professional supervision, has launched a comprehensive investigation to prevent unfair trade practices targeting vulnerable consumer groups. The inspections cover treatments disguised as healthcare services for the benefit of the elderly, in addition to the protection of children, as well as products targeting families caring for children with disabilities and special educational needs, which in many cases make false claims.
2026. 01. 28.
Safety net for Hungarian consumers – extensive cooperation among authorities for even more effective consumer protection
A comprehensive cooperation agreement has been concluded between the ministries and authorities that play a key role in the consumer protection system in order to further strengthen the protection of Hungarian citizens and promote fair trade practices. The joint administrative interface established at the beginning of the year enables even faster and more coordinated action to prevent unfair commercial practices against consumers, protecting not only buyers but also law-abiding businesses.
2026. 01. 26.
Protecting children at the centre of consumer protection – results of the ban on serving alcohol, advertising regulations and inspections of children's camps
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP), with the cooperation of government agencies under its professional supervision, continued to monitor the compliance with consumer protection rules relating to the safety of children last year. While fines totaling 362 million forints were imposed for violating the ban on serving alcoholic beverages, the consumer protection authority imposed fines totaling 20 million forints for violating advertising rules and commercial regulations. The investigations will also continue in 2026.
2026. 01. 19.
The NATCP has withdrawn dangerous potency enhancers from market circulation
Recent inspections carried out by the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) have again identified illegal potency-enhancing products on the market. Potency-enhancing and male health-supporting products marketed as dietary supplement contained unauthorized medicinal substances – sildenafil and tadalafil – which may only be used in medicines manufactured under controlled conditions and authorized for use on medical prescription.
2026. 01. 15.
The consumer protection authority inspected 229 types of construction products in 2025
In 2025, the consumer protection authority examined the distribution conditions of bagged cement, masonry mortar and plaster mortar. The checks covered 229 types of construction products and a violation was found in every third product.
2026. 01. 12.
Increased inspections to ensure the safety of carnival masks, costumes and wigs
As the carnival season approaches, the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP), in cooperation with government agencies is launching a comprehensive market supervision inspection to check the safety of masks, costumes, wigs, and other carnival accessories made for children. Based on the results of accredited laboratory tests, dangerous products will be withdrawn from the market where justified.
2026. 01. 07.
Consumer protection authorities have withdrawn toys posing a choking hazard from the market – 62% of the toys tested failed customs inspections
Last year, 64% of toys sampled in commercial trade and 62% of toys inspected at customs borders did not comply with product safety requirements. Based on laboratory tests conducted by the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NATCP), products posing a risk of suffocation and other serious risks were withdrawn from the market, recalled from consumers, and banned from sale.
2025. 12. 09.
National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection -National Tax and Customs Administration action at the customs border – goal: filtering out dangerous products ordered from online platforms
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection(NATC) and the National Tax and Customs Administration (NTCA) inspected products ordered online from third countries at Liszt Ferenc International Airport. The aim of the joint inspection was to identify products that did not comply with product safety standards. On the day of the operation, the authorities' employees inspected 500 packages, 60 percent of which were found to be dangerous – primarily toys, soft toys, textile products, and battery chargers were found to be unsafe or non-compliant.
2025. 12. 01.
National gyros inspection: 350 buffet and restaurant inspections, 85 procedures, 25 units closed, 1,300 kilos of food withdrawn from the market
The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) and the government agencies under its professional supervision have carried out a nationwide inspection of buffets and restaurants selling gyros in recent weeks. The experts inspected 350 restaurants and catering establishments, launched proceedings in 85 cases, and imposed fines worth more than 17 million forints so far, but several procedures are still ongoing.
2025. 11. 27.
All animal equipment inspected failed the NATCP laboratory test
The accredited laboratory of the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) tested the product safety of popular pet accessories, including LED collars and leashes, as well as aquarium lights. Of the 20 products tested, none complied with safety regulations, and the unsafe products will be withdrawn from the market.
2025. 11. 25.
Infringements on the runway: passengers awarded 15 million forints in compensation
In the first eight months of the year, the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NATCP) and the government agencies under its professional supervision awarded more than 15 million forints in compensation to air passengers and imposed nearly 100 million forints in consumer protection fines on airlines that infringed the law.
