# Croatia price transparency regulation implementation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/croatia-price-transparency-regulation-implementation > Updated: 2026-09-23T15:33:35.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. Croatia is preparing to implement new price transparency regulations on October 1, 2026. These rules require businesses to display an ‘anchor price’ (locally known as ‘sidrena cijena’) alongside current prices to allow consumers to compare costs against a specific reference date. For most goods and services, this reference date is set as September 10, 2026. The mandate covers various sectors, including hospitality, hairdressers, cosmeticians, and online retail. Digital sellers must provide machine-readable price formats, and businesses must update digital price lists by 8:00 AM on the day a change takes effect, maintaining access to previous versions for 30 days. Economic Minister Ante Šušnjar stated the measure aims to help consumers identify price fluctuations, but the regulations face significant pushback. Franz Letica, president of the Zagreb Gastronomy Association, warned the dual-pricing requirement could cause confusion and create ‘ridiculous scenes’ at dining tables. Some business owners are now considering legal action to challenge the constitutionality of the rules. Non-compliance carries heavy penalties, with fines reaching up to 2,000 euros for individuals and up to 27,000 euros for legal entities. Specific professional groups have also sought relief. The Croatian Veterinary Chamber has formally requested an exemption from the government and the Ministry of Economy. The Chamber argues that veterinary services are uniquely regulated and of special public interest, making them unsuitable for standard commercial pricing models. They contend that costs depend on complex variables—such as an animal’s species, health status, and specific diagnostic procedures—that traditional pricing rules fail to account for. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Croatian Veterinary Chamber seeks exemption from price transparency rules The Croatian Veterinary Chamber is seeking an exemption from upcoming 2026 regulations regarding anchored prices and mandatory online price lists, citing the variable nature of veterinary services. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatian-veterinary-chamber-seeks-exemption-from-price-transparency-rules ### 2026-09-23: Croatia to mandate dual pricing on restaurant menus from October From October 1, Croatian restaurants and businesses must display both current prices and a September 10 reference price to increase consumer transparency, sparking backlash from the gastronomy sector. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-to-implement-new-price-transparency-rules-in-october --- Cite as: Croatia price transparency regulation implementation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/croatia-price-transparency-regulation-implementation