In 6M2025, the Georgian Competition and Consumer Agency (GCCA) imposed fines on 34 traders in 68 cases, amounting to a total of GEL 29,018, due to non-compliance with obligations established by the Agency.
The cases concern violations of the Law of Georgia on the Protection of Consumer Rights, whereby, in accordance with the Agency’s decisions, the traders were required to align their commercial practices with the relevant provisions of the law.
Within the framework of the Agency’s ongoing monitoring activities, it was determined that several traders failed to implement the measures mandated by the Agency. Consequently, the following entities were among those sanctioned: “Infinity Energy SK”, “Snicker Studio”, “Geo World Shopping”, “eCommerce.Georgia 202”3, “Cargo Georgia”, “K.A.N.G Wellness”, “Glass Studio 1”, “Dilsi”, “Sami”, and others.
According to the GCCA, the imposition of a fine does not relieve the trader from the obligation to comply with the Agency’s decision. The penalty procedure is initiated only after a violation is confirmed and the trader fails to fulfill the obligations imposed for the protection of consumer rights.
According to the legislation, when a trader fails to execute or improperly executes a decision of the Agency within the period determined by the Agency, the trader shall be penalized. The amount of penalty shall not exceed 2 % of the annual turnover of the trader for the preceding financial year. If, during a period of 12 months, a trader commits a violation repeatedly, he/she shall be subject to a penalty which is double the amount of the previously imposed penalty. The Agency's decision can be appealed in court. The imposition of a fine does not exempt the trader from complying with the Agency's decision.
