Federal Office for Agriculture and Food

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Further information

Are you looking for general information about the prohibition of unfair trading practices? We have compiled two short explanatory films as well as further information to provide you with a first introduction to the topic of "unfair trading practices".

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Explanatory films

To give you a first introduction to the topic of “unfair trading practices” and to show you possible courses of action in case you are affected, we have created two short explanatory films. Read more: Explanatory films …

Tablet in einer Hand (refer to: Explanatory films)

Prohibited practices

Unfair trading practices are contractual clauses and practices that are considered unfair and unacceptable in business relationships between large buyers of agricultural, fishery and food products and suppliers smaller in terms of turnover. Read more: Prohibited practices …

Gechäftsmann hält Hand in die Kamera (refer to: Prohibited practices)

Legal protection options for suppliers

Suppliers affected by unfair trading practices and organisations with a legitimate interest can contact the BLE to file a complaint or submit information (also anonymously). Read more: Legal protection options for suppliers …

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Identity protection and confidentiality

The BLE protects the identity of persons who complain to the BLE about unfair trading practices as well as the identity of persons who submit information about possible violations of the prohibition of unfair trading practices. Read more: Identity protection and confidentiality …

Mann hält Icon mit Schloß (refer to: Identity protection and confidentiality)

Cooperative regulatory approach

The BLE is available to all market operators as a contact for questions on the topic of “unfair trading practices”. The BLE also specifically wants to help buyers to behave in a legally compliant manner. On top of that, the BLE publishes case reports and other materials that can be used for guidance. Read more: Cooperative regulatory approach …

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Legal consequences of infringements

The BLE may issue such orders as are necessary to eliminate violations of the prohibition of unfair trading practices and to prevent future violations. The BLE may also impose reimbursement orders or fines. Read more: Legal consequences of infringements …

Dominosteine werden gestoppt (refer to: Legal consequences of infringements)