The UK grocery watchdog is looking into Amazon’s business practices. The group, known as the Groceries Code Adjudicator, believes that Amazon might be taking too long to pay grocery suppliers. If true, this could be a breach of the rules that protect small food producers.

Amazon says it is fully cooperating with the investigation. The company says it tries to treat its suppliers fairly, but the watchdog wants more evidence. It is asking suppliers to come forward and share their experiences.

This comes at a difficult time for many businesses in the UK. New data shows that company bankruptcies in England and Wales rose 15% in May. On top of that, UK retail sales dropped by 2.7%, showing that shoppers are spending less.

The watchdog says it wants to make sure suppliers are treated with respect and paid on time. Delayed payments can hurt small businesses and make it harder for them to survive.

Many are watching to see what the investigation finds and if Amazon will need to change the way it handles supplier payments.