| Decision 581/2013 | |
|---|---|
| File (PDF) | Decision 581/2013 |
| Date of Publication of Decision | November 18th, 2013 |
| Issue Number of Government Bulletin | |
| Relevant Market |
Baby Diapers |
| Subject of the Decision |
Anti-competitive agreements, abuse of a dominant position |
| Legal Framework |
Articles 1 and 2 L. 3959/2011 and 101 and 102 of TFEU |
| Operative part of the Decision |
Finding of infringement |
| Complainant(s) |
Ex officio investigation |
| Respondent(s) |
PROCTER & GAMBLE HELLAS S.A. |
| Summary of Decision |
Following an ex officio investigation carried out for the finding of infringement of competition rules by the company Procter & Gamble (P&G), regarding the relevant market of baby diapers, the HCC concluded (by majority vote) that the company has infringed Article 2 of L.3959/2011 and 102 of TFEU regarding abuse of dominance, as well as Article 1 of L.3959/2011 and 101 TFEU regarding prohibited concerted practices. |
| Judicial Means | Judicial proceedings initiated. |
| Decisions by the Court of Appeal of Athens (Administrative Division) | |
Monday, 18 November 2013
Decision 581/2013
Decision concerning the ex officio investigation of the Directorate-General of the HCC, for the examination of possible infringement of articles 1 and 2 of Law 703/1977 (current articles 1 and 2 of Law 3959/2011), as well as articles 101 & 102 TFEU, by the company “PROCTER & GAMBLE HELLAS S.A.”, within the context of industry cooperation agreements (or branded product commercial representatives) with the retail market for baby diaper and related baby care products.
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