Representatives of the Commission for the Protection of Competition participated in a consultation held in Belgrade, organized by the Association of Corporate Lawyers in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (PKS).

The topic was “Business Compliance with Competition Protection Regulations,” during which members of the association discussed the legal framework, the objectives of competition protection rules, the institutional setup, and the jurisdiction of the Commission for the Protection of Competition. The discussion also covered specific competition-related risks that should be identified and avoided in the compliance process, the importance of ensuring compliance, and the guidelines for developing compliance programs with competition protection regulations — introduced by the Commission at the end of 2021.

This consultation is part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness among market participants about the need for and methods of achieving compliance with competition protection regulations.