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Explanatory notes to draft market analysis decision on the postal sector
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is of the opinion that Dutch postal operator PostNL must regional postal operators access to its sorting and delivery network consisting of drop-off locations, sorting centers, and mail carriers. … -
ACM wishes to impose an obligation on Dutch postal company PostNL to accept mail of competitors
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is of the opinion that Dutch postal company PostNL must continue to give regional business-mail companies access to its network of drop-off locations, sorting centers, and mail carriers. PostNL is … -
Dutch postal company PostNL delivered enough letters on time in 2013
In 2013, Dutch postal company PostNL met the statutory requirement of delivering at least 95 percent of letter-size mail the next workday. That is the conclusion the Netherlands Authority for Consumer and Markets (ACM) has drawn in its assessment of … -
Dutch postal company PostNL is allowed to raise stamp rate to 69 cents
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) assesses whether any price changes in the stamp rates are statutorily allowed. More specifically, this concerns the rates for the universal postal service. In early-September, PostNL submitted a … -
Final decision about 2015 stamp rates postponed
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has postponed its final decision about the stamp rates for 2015. Due to the recent changes in the postal regulation, more time is needed in order to come to a final decision. The assessment of the … -
Rules of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets have been harmonized
On August 1, 2014, the Streamlining Act came into force. As a result of this act, the Establishment Act on the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets, and the laws that ACM enforces have been amended. With these amendments, the different powers, … -
Policy rules regarding fines and leniency
Fines If violations have been committed, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) may impose fines. The level of a fine must be determined on a case-by-case basis. After taking into account the specific circumstances of a case, ACM is … -
ACM Corporate Brochure
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets creates opportunities and options for businesses and consumers. This brochure contains more information about our mission, our oversight philosophy, how we keep an eye out for public interests, and the … -
ACM investigates antitrust concerns for smaller postal companies
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has decided to further investigate possible problems in the market for transporting unsorted mail. The amended Dutch Postal Act recently granted ACM the ability to do so. More specifically, it is … -
InSight 2014
In InSight, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) covers different social trends that are important to its oversight work such as the trend of reducing red tape, where the government stimulates companies to make arrangements about …