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Unfair trading practices
Unfair trading practices are contractual clauses and practices that are considered unfair and thus unacceptable in business relationships between large buyers of agricultural, fishery and food products and suppliers smaller in terms of turnover. A catalogue of the relevant prohibited trading practices is included in the Agricultural Organisations and Supply Chains Act (Agrarorganisationen-und-Lieferketten-Gesetz, AgrarOLkG).
As the competent enforcement authority, the BLE ensures that these prohibitions are complied with. On the following pages, you can find out more about the prohibitions on unfair trading practices and our work as the competent enforcement authority. In addition, you will be provided with various ways and options to contact us.
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Are you affected by unfair trading practices and do you want to file a complaint? Affected suppliers and their organisations (e.g. producer associations) have a right of complaint and can use our online complaint form to exercise it, among other options. Read more: Filing a complaint with the BLE …
Would you like to find out more about the activities of the BLE as an enforcement authority? The BLE as an enforcement authority not only publishes its decisions and case reports, but also issues press releases and annual activity reports. Read more: BLE publications …
Do you have specific questions about unfair trading practices or the interpretation of the law? We have compiled answers to frequently asked questions and provide guidance on the interpretation of the law by the BLE. Read more: FAQ …
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". Read more: Further information …
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Prohibition of unfair trading practices in the food supply chain - Activity report of the competent enforcement authority 2023
Annual report on unfair trading practices: clear increase in complaints to BLE
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