Dangerous Christmas tree-shaped chain

(Prague, 22 September 2023) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority has found a Christmas tree-shaped light chain on the domestic market that can cause serious electric shock to the user. This chain is sold as Strom svítící, the type/model number is LED Light Chain/T17791K144.

Inspections of ban on sale of alcohol and tobacco to minors

(Prague, 18 September 2023) In the second quarter of this year, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority inspected whether traders in the domestic market comply with Act No. 65/2017 Coll., on Health Protection against the Harmful Effects of Drugs, Act No. 307/2013 Coll., Compulsory Labelling of Alcohol, and Act No. 353/2003 Coll., on Excise Duties. It found non-compliance with obligations in this area in 115 cases, in 111 of which the Act on Health Protection against the Harmful Effects of Drugs was breached.

CTIA inspected kitchen appliances

(Prague, 14 September 2023) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority has evaluated inspections aimed at assessing the electromagnetic compatibility of household kitchen appliances. In the first half of this year it inspected 8 products and found no violations of legal regulations.

Inspections of e-shops in Q2 2023

(Prague, 7 September 2023) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority continued its inspections of e-shops in the second quarter of this year. It carried out a total of 152 inspections and found breaches of legal regulations in 131 cases. "The inspection results for the 2nd quarter of 2023 confirmed that there are violations of consumer legislation in the area of online sales. Deficiencies persist in particular in the provision of information on products sold or services provided. In the following period, the inspections will continue to target onlin...

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