Does VVTAT Enforce the Omnibus Price Rule in Lithuania?
Omnibus DirectiveIn short, yes. Consumer-protection enforcement of this kind in Lithuania is handled by the State Consumer Rights Protection Authority, known by its Lithuanian initials as VVTAT. It is the body that supervises unfair commercial practices in the Lithuanian market, and misleading price reductions fall within that remit. The rule itself comes from the Omnibus Directive, Directive (EU) 2019/2161, which applies across the EU and is transposed into Lithuanian law.
What the rule requires
When you announce a price reduction, you must also show the lowest price you charged for that product in the 30 days before the reduction. The discount is measured against that prior low, so a “was” price genuinely reflects what customers could recently have paid rather than a figure invented to flatter the saving.
What this means in practice
- Keep a price history so you can identify the lowest price in the previous 30 days.
- Show that prior low as the reference whenever you advertise a reduction.
- Present the price information clearly in Lithuanian for your Lithuanian customers.
The Lithuanian angle
Because the Omnibus rules are transposed into national law, it is a Lithuanian authority — VVTAT — that supervises them locally, rather than an EU body reaching directly into your shop. Enforcement practice can develop over time, so treat the local detail as something to revisit. Our complete Omnibus guide covers the mechanics in more depth.
This answer is educational, not legal advice.