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ACM reminds energy suppliers of sending annual and final bills on time
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has shared with energy suppliers its findings that some of them do not send annual or final bills to their customers on time. Data submitted by suppliers reveals that approximately one in three … -
Requests for assessments of the economic equilibrium of the future main railway-network concession
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has received requests for assessing whether the new train services that transport undertakings Flixtrain, Arriva, and Qbuzz have notified ACM of will jeopardize the economic equilibrium of the … -
Fletcher to inform consumers more clearly about the conditions of its vouchers
Going forward, Fletcher Hotels will inform consumers more clearly about the conditions that apply to the vouchers that the company offers as special deals for hotel rooms. Fletcher has made this commitment to the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and … -
ACM starts preparations for the new regulatory period for system operators
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) carries out extensive research into the regulatory method that will best fit the energy transition as well as the challenges that come with it. Through its regulation, ACM wishes to accelerate the … -
Fine for illegal bid-rigging involving traffic signs
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed a fine on two companies, Brimos and Agmi, for secretly concluding illegal price-fixing agreements involving four bids for contracts for the manufacturing of distance signs. As a result … -
ACM: Trade associations cannot influence individual contract negotiations in the health-care sector
Trade associations in the health-care sector have plenty of opportunities for assisting their members (health-care providers and health insurers) in individual negotiations on health-care contracts. However, there are boundaries to what trade associations … -
ACM welcomes opinions on the draft framework for prioritizing projects with a social function
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) finds it important that, when granting access to the grid, system operators prioritize projects that help solve grid congestion. In addition, projects that contribute towards important social … -
ACM: heat supplier NEXT NRG to keep a record of disruptions and to compensate users properly
Dutch heat supplier NEXT NRG must structurally keep a proper record of disruptions to the heat system in State, an apartment building in the city of Amsterdam, and must also publish this record. In addition, NEXT NRG must pay out compensations for … -
Decision on objection against fine on Leadiant for excessive price of prescription drug CDCA
On 1 July 2021, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) imposed a fine on Leadiant for charging an excessive price for its prescription drug CDCA-Leadiant, thereby abusing its dominant position from June 2017 through December 2019. … -
Second pilot project is launched involving hydrogen for the heating of homes following ACM’s approval
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has given the green light to a second pilot project in which hydrogen is used for heating homes. This pilot project involves distribution system operator (DSO) Enexis and 33 rental properties in …