This monograph offers a comprehensive analysis of the Trade Inspection's operations, examined through the lens of administrative law theory. The publication fills a significant gap in the current literature, as few comprehensive studies on this institution have been published to date. 

The work discusses the Inspection’s role as a vital element of state policy in the field of consumer protection and the safeguarding of Poland’s economic interests. The text emphasizes the importance of the Trade Inspection, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2025. Its primary mission is to protect society against market distortions; a lack of oversight in mass production can lead to situations where consumers receive substandard products or those that pose a risk to life and health. 

The institution is vested with intervention powers that allow for an effective response when a business is conducted in an unreliable manner or in violation of the law. Currently, the Trade Inspection also functions as a modern institution providing consumer counseling and facilitating alternative dispute resolution. 

The book is designed for those interested in the functioning of the Trade Inspection from both academic and practical perspectives. Due to its thorough examination of one of the country's key oversight bodies, this monograph serves as excellent supplementary reading for academic lectures on state control and auditing.

The monograph is available for download in electronic form, along with regularly updated information on its open-access availability, at: https://www.lazarski.pl/en/science-and-research/publishing-house/publications/35662