Consumer protection and regulatory updates in Romania and Moldova

Consumer protection and regulatory authorities in Romania and Moldova are reporting significant shifts in enforcement and consumer activity.

In Romania, the National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC) conducted widespread inspections, resulting in over 965 fines totaling 4.2 million lei in a single week. Major violations included expired meat products, poor hygiene in food establishments, and safety hazards. Additionally, the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) noted that household consumers are responsible for over 40% of national food waste. Meanwhile, the National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) has issued alerts regarding sophisticated vishing and phishing scams where fraudsters impersonate financial analysts and established brands to steal banking data.

In Moldova, the State Inspectorate for Supervising Non-Food Products and Consumer Protection reported a surge in consumer complaints, with over 1,900 petitions filed in the first nine months of the year, surpassing the total for 2025. The National Commission for Financial Markets (CNPF) also intervened against non-banking credit organizations for unfair commercial practices and contract non-compliance. On the agricultural front, Moldova is updating its phytosanitary passport regulations to align with European Union standards, facilitating easier plant material trade and traceability.