On 1 October 2008 amendments to the Competition Law entered into force prohibiting market participants from abusing a dominant position in the retail trade and thus restricting the possibility of distorting relations between retailers and suppliers, e.g. by unfair and unsubstantiated payments, unreasonably extended payment terms, and disproportionate sanctions.

      

      To explain and clarify interpretation of the concepts (terminology) included in the amendments and to establish basic principles to be applied in assessing and proving possible violations, on 29 August 2008 the Competition Council issued guidelines for application of Article 13(2) of the Competition Law.