Category: Press Releases

(Continuous report for the 2nd quarter of 2016)(Prague, November 4, 2016) In the 2nd quarter of 2016, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority found violations of intellectual property rights in 112 cases which was almost by 10% more than in the first quarter. Inspectors collected in total 9,374 pieces of counterfeits in the value amounting to more than CZK 122 million when calculated in the prices of originals. Mostly textile, footwear, watches, and toys were detected. Manufacturers of counterfeits mainly focused on the trademarks Louis Vuitton, M...

(Ústí nad Labem, November 3, 2016) A consumer can make a claim of a travel package at both tour operator and travel agent. Both is possible. The inspectorate of the Czech Trade Inspection Authority based in Liberec responded to such claim from a consumer. The respective tour operator was imposed a fine for violation of the Act on Consumer Protection. The complete press release is available in the attachment.

(Ostrava, November 2, 2016) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority in cooperation with the Customs Office of the Moravian-Silesian Region carried out an inspection at the so called “Šenovská burza” at the Šenovská Street in Ostrava in mid-October. Violations of laws were detected in all cases of 15 inspected sellers. The complete press release is available in the attachment.

(České Budějovice, October 25, 2016) On the edge of September and October a traditional exhibition ‘Hobby autumn 2016’ was held in České Budějovice. Vendors were offering goods and services focused on animal breeding, do-it-yourself tools, collecting as well as household and garden equipment. The event provided cultural programmes connected with provision of public alimentation services and fast food. CTIA based in the South Bohemian Region discovered violations of laws in 5 cases.The complete press release is available in the attachment....

(Prague, October 26, 2016) In September, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority carried out regular sampling and inspections of fuels. Three of 215 fuel samples failed the quality requirements, hence, the situation slightly worsened when compared with August. Prohibition of sale was imposed on more than 6,500 litres of fuels amounting to almost CZK 151,000.The complete press release is available in the attachment.

(Continuous report of the 2nd quarter of 2016)(Prague, October 21, 2016) In the 2nd quarter of 2016, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority notified only half of organized presentation sales events when compared with the 1st quarter of 2016. However, infringements of law were detected in almost 80% of 102 inspections that were carried out. Organizers most frequently and repeatedly breach law as regards the obligation to report organized events in advance as well as the requirements for invitations to such events. In the evaluated period 36 fines ...

The traditional 42nd Golden Ribbon and 126th Velka Pardubicka brought sport fans to the city of Pardubice. The related sale at stands located at the speedway venue in Svítkov and the steeplechase venue was the subject to an extraordinary inspection carried out by the Královéhradecký and Pardubický Inspectorate of the CTIA. Violations of the Act on Consumer Protection were detected in 4 of 12 inspected stands, i.e. 33%. The complete press release is available in the attachment.

(Ústí nad Labem, October 18, 2016) Farmers’ markets as well as other market types have become a part of public life in Czech cities and villages. One of them was the subject to an inspection carried out by the Czech Trade Inspectorate Authority in the Ústí Region. CTIA inspected compliance with the Act on Consumer Protection in Ředhošť where such markets have been held for 50 years. The complete press release is available in the attachment.

(Ústí nad Labem, October 17, 2016) Readers’ interest in purchases in classic books is still high in the Czech Republic despite the popularity of electronic reading is increasing. People love paper especially when book shops sell books for reasonable prices or in clearance sales. Inspectors of the Liberec Region carried out an inspections in an ordinary shop “Levné knihy” and found out that some books weren’t discounted or the customer wasn’t properly informed about the discount.The complete press release is available in the attachment....