If the unfairness of the commercial practice is established, the Authority, in addition to prohibiting the dissemination of the message, may order the application of administrative sanctions (Art. 27 Legislative Decree 206/2005 – Consumer Code):
- 5,000 euros to 10,000,000 euros, taking into account, among other things, the seriousness and duration of the violation;
- 10,000 to 10,000,000 euros in case of non-compliance with emergency measures and injunctive measures or removal of the effects and in case of non-compliance with the commitments made in cases of repeated non-compliance, the Authority may order the suspension of business activities for a period not exceeding thirty days.
Last modified on 10/01/2025