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Status

While the Hungarian legislator has not yet taken new measures to implement the Directive, the existing UCPA already strictly requires businesses to substantiate the factual accuracy of their claims. To address environmental claim issues, the Authority actively monitors the market and initiates proceedings against undertakings suspected of engaging in misleading commercial practices.

Next steps and timing

Not published.

Legislative documents

Act XLVII of 2008 on the Prohibition of Unfair Business-to-Consumer Commercial Practices („UCPA”)

Act LVII of 1996 on the Prohibition of Unfair and Restrictive Market Practices

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peter sandor

Dr. Peter Sandor Partner E: peter.sandor@eversheds-sutherland.hu

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