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FAQ

Does the Omnibus Price Rule Apply in Slovenia?

Omnibus Directive

Yes, it does. The Omnibus Directive, Directive (EU) 2019/2161, has applied across the EU since 28 May 2022 and is transposed into Slovenian law. That means the 30-day price rule applies to shops selling into Slovenia, and supervision sits with the Market Inspectorate — the Tržni inšpektorat RS — which oversees consumer protection and market conduct.

What the rule requires

Whenever you announce a price reduction, the discount must be measured against the lowest price you charged for that product in the 30 days before the reduction. That prior low is the reference figure — not the price shown the day before the sale. It stops a brief price rise being used to make a later “discount” look bigger than it is.

What this means for your shop

  • Show the correct 30-day reference price on every announced reduction.
  • Keep clear price history so the figure is accurate and defensible if checked.
  • Make the customer-facing wording clear in Slovenian for the Slovenian market.

The Slovenian angle

The rule is the same across the Union because it comes from the Directive. Slovenia adds the local layer: enforcement through the Market Inspectorate, and the expectation that price and offer information reaches Slovenian buyers in Slovenian.

This answer is educational, not legal advice.