Blogs

The Wet oneerlijke handelspraktijken landbouw- en voedselvoorzieningsketen (Unfair Commercial Practices in the Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Act) entered into force on 1 November 2021. The Act aims to combat the excessive purchasing power of buyers in relation to suppliers in the food distribution chain. Read more >

This blog summarises the developments in the review of mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures by the European Commission and the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets. Read more >

High fines in the medicines industry. Court limits preference policy. Brussels aims for easier access to generic medicines and biosimilars. Read more >

ACM has imposed a €39 million fine on Samsung for influencing retailers’ online prices. The fine underscores ACM’s focus on anti-competitive behaviour in distribution. Read more >

The positive effects of innovation procurement are not going unnoticed. The European Commission is therefore offering public procurement officers tools to stimulate innovation procurement. Read more >

What mandatory rules must healthcare providers and healthcare insurers meet in communicating with consumers and when does the NZa intervene? Read more >

How should interpretation disputes regarding tender documents and awarded contracts be dealt with? A closer look at practice and case law. Read more >