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Two automotive petrol samples failed in November
(Prague, 23 December 2024) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority monitored the quality of fuels in November 2024. It took a total of 220 samples at filling stations in the Czech Republic, including 87 samples of automotive petrol, 104 diesel fuel samples, 1 sample of paraffinic diesel, 24 samples of LPG and 4 samples of CNG. Two samples of motor gasoline did not meet the specified quality requirements.
Battery-operated toy “Smartphone HAPPY KIDS” contains excessive amounts of lead and cadmium and poses a risk to the environment
(Prague, 20 December 2024) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority found that a product offered in the internal market poses a serious environmental risk. It is the battery-operated toy called "Smartphone HAPPY KIDS". It detected multiple exceedances of lead and cadmium on the solder joint inside the toy.
CTIA joins initiative to reduce the impact of pyrotechnics in Prague
(Prague, 19 December 2024) The Regional Inspectorate of the Czech Trade Inspection Authority of Central Bohemian Region and the City of Prague has joined the initiative of the Prague 1 municipality and other institutions to reduce the use of fireworks during New Year's Eve celebrations in the city centre and reduce the risks of damage to health and property.
On the first and second Christmas and New Year’s Day, sales are prohibited in establishments over 200 square metres of sales area, as well as on Christmas Eve from 12 a.m.
(Prague, 18 December 2024) The Act on Retail and Wholesale Opening Hours, which prohibits sales in establishments with over 200 square metres of sales area and in some other establishments, also applies on the 1st and 2nd Christmas holidays on 25 and 26 December, on Christmas Eve on 24 December from 12 a.m. to 24 p.m. and on the Day of the Restoration of the Independent Czech State and New Year's Day on 1 January 2025.
Advice for consumers on how to shop safely at Christmas
(Prague, 17 December 2024) Discounts and sales are a standard tool of retailers practically all year round and it is no different at the turn of the year, in the case of Christmas and post-Christmas sales.
New service cards for CTIA employees
(Prague, 16 December 2024) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority has introduced new service cards for its employees according to a new decree.
The Czech Trade Inspection Authority carried out 148 inspections of e-shops in the third quarter and found breaches of regulations in 125 cases
(Prague, 16 December 2024) In the third quarter of this year, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority continued its inspections of e-shops, focusing on those showing signs of non-compliance with legal obligations. In total, it carried out 148 inspections and found violations of legal regulations in 125 cases (84.46%).
The Czech Trade Inspection Authority seized 8,125 counterfeit products worth more than CZK 10.5 million in the third quarter
(Prague, December 10, 2024) During the third quarter, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority focused on inspections of compliance with the ban on the offer, sale and storage of products infringing certain intellectual property rights and compliance with obligations arising from other legislation under the authority of the CTIA. It carried out 124 inspections, of which it found violations of the prohibition on offering, selling and storing products infringing certain intellectual property rights in 45 inspections.
In the third quarter of this year, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority suspected two cases of discriminatory conduct
(Prague, December 9, 2024) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority inspected whether traders discriminate against consumers during the third quarter of this year. It carried out a total of 25 inspections, during which it found suspicions of some form of discriminatory conduct in two cases.
The Czech Trade Inspection Authority detected 165 cases of alcohol sales to juveniles in the third quarter, a significant increase compared to the second quarter
(Report for the third quarter 2024)
(Prague, 2 December 2024) During the third quarter of this year, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority continued to carry out inspections within the framework of the inspection action on whether sellers comply with Act No. 65/2017 Coll., on Health Protection against the Harmful Effects of Drugs, Act No. 353/2003 Coll., on Excise Duties, Act No. 307/2013 Coll., on Compulsory Labelling of Alcohol, and other laws. The CTIA carried out 1,865 inspections, and deficiencies were detected in 886 inspections (47.51%)....