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The Dutch Consumers' Association (Consumentenbond) reports a decrease in shrinkflation compared to previous years, but notes that 'devious' practices of reducing product content while maintaining or increasing prices still occur.
A Dutch consumer organization, Consumentenbond, reported that most smartphones tested since June 2023 failed a security test, as their facial recognition systems could be unlocked with just a picture of the owner.
The Consumentenbond has warned that the single-supplier policy of Dutch insurers is contributing to medicine shortages affecting 3.5 million people.
The Dutch Consumers' Association is demanding that Thuisbezorgd.nl compensate users for hidden costs and fake discounts. The group alleges that the food delivery service has been misleading customers with its pricing practices.
The Dutch Consumers' Association has filed a complaint against European energy companies, accusing them of making unjustified claims regarding "green" natural gas.
A recent survey by the Consumentenbond found that organic food products in Dutch supermarkets cost 66% more than their non-organic counterparts. This price difference has increased again after a period of shrinking.
The Consumentenbond, a Dutch regulator, has issued a cease and desist letter to online retailers Amazon and Bol.com, demanding they immediately stop listing fake discounts on their websites.
The Dutch Consumers' Association (Consumentenbond) states that tech giants are not doing enough to combat misleading advertisements on their platforms.