{"id":630110,"date":"2026-09-20T02:48:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T02:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/630110\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T02:48:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T02:48:28","slug":"major-new-price-rule-is-coming-to-croatia-what-shops-restaurants-and-services-must-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/630110\/","title":{"rendered":"Major new price rule is coming to Croatia: What shops, restaurants and services must show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                by <a class=\"articleDetails__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiaweek.com\/author\/admin\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">croatiaweek<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    September 18, 2026<\/p>\n<p>                    in<\/p>\n<p>                    <a class=\"articleDetails__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiaweek.com\/category\/news-3\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">News<\/a>                <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169138\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/prices.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"591\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Businesses across Croatia are preparing for new price-display requirements that are due to take effect on 1 October 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The changes will affect retail businesses and service providers and introduce an additional reference price alongside the current price.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The measure, commonly referred to as \u201cprice anchoring\u201d, requires businesses to display the current price together with a price relating to a specified historical date.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Croatian Employers\u2019 Association (HUP) has raised concerns about the administrative and technical burden the measure could create, particularly for micro and small businesses. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">HUP has called for an assessment of the impact on small and medium-sized enterprises before implementation, as well as clear instructions and sufficient time for businesses to make the necessary technical changes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The issue is relevant beyond traditional shops.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The new requirements can affect businesses selling products and services, meaning the practical changes could extend to areas such as restaurants, hairdressers and other service providers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For consumers, the purpose of showing an additional historical price is to provide more context about how the current price compares with a previous price.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The measure is separate from the existing rule concerning the lowest price applied during the previous 30 days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Businesses therefore face several price-display obligations that need to be distinguished from one another.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">HUP says the additional requirements could involve changes to pricing systems, labels, websites and other commercial materials.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The organisation has called for an SME test to assess whether the costs and administrative requirements are proportionate for smaller companies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The measure comes as Croatia continues to use various mechanisms aimed at improving price transparency and monitoring price movements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For consumers, the most visible effect from October will be additional price information at the point where products or services are offered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For businesses, the deadline means pricing systems and displays need to be prepared before the new rules enter into force.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The precise implementation requirements and technical instructions remain important for businesses as the October deadline approaches.<\/p>\n<p>        \tSign up to receive the Croatia Week Newsletter <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"by croatiaweek September 18, 2026 in News Businesses 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