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Czech Trade Inspection Authority carried out 223 inspections of e-shops in Q1 2024 and found infringements in 175 cases
(Prague, 12 June 2024) In the first quarter of this year, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority continued its targeted inspections of e-shops. It carried out a total of 223 inspections and found breaches of legal regulations in 175 inspections (78.48%).
In the first quarter, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority inspected the obligations of sellers when providing discounts on product prices
(Prague, 7 June 2024) In the first quarter of this year, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority focused on the fulfilment of obligations arising from Act No.634/1992 Coll., on Consumer Protection, when offering and selling goods in connection with the provision of discounts. Within the inspection action, it carried out 477 inspections, including 178 inspections (37.32%) in which infringements of legal regulations were detected.
Czech Trade Inspection Authority inspected sellers of electronic vignettes
(Prague, 3 June 2024) In the period from 15 February and 28 March 2024, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority (CTIA) carried out an extraordinary inspection action focused on the sale of electronic vignettes. A total of 29 inspections were carried out, of which 8 inspections resulted in findings of infringements.
CTIA detected the product “140LED Christmas light chain” in the market, which poses a serious risk to consumers
(Prague, 23 May 2024) In the market in the Czech Republic, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority (CTIA) found an electric product on offer to consumers that may pose a serious risk of electric shock or death to consumers. The product in question is the "140LED Christmas light chain".
Three fuel samples tested in April failed
(Prague, 21 May 2024) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority monitored the quality of fuels in April 2024. 250 samples were taken, three samples failed to meet the specified quality requirements, which represents 1.2% of the total number of failed samples.
“140 LED“ Christmas light chain poses a serious risk of electric shock
(Prague, 22 May 2024) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority has found that electrical equipment on the Czech market may pose a serious risk to consumers. The product in question is the "140 LED Christmas light chain".
Three fuel samples tested in April failed
(Prague, 21 May 2024) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority monitored the quality of fuels in April 2024. 250 samples were taken, three samples failed to meet the specified quality requirements, which represents 1.2% of the total number of failed samples.
“CURTAIN LIGHT 3 M 10 HANGING” light chain poses a serious risk of electric shock
(Prague, 20 May 2024) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority found out that electric product may pose a risk to consumers whch is sold in the Czech market. It is a light chain "CURTAIN LIGHT 3 M 10 HANGING".
The battery-powered toy “AKU drill T1401” poses a serious risk to the environment
(Prague, 16 May 2024) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority has found that a product on the internal market poses a serious risk due to possible environmental pollution. The toy in question is a battery-operated toy "AKU drill T1401". The CTIA imposed a protective measure on the distributor, which is a ban on distribution and withdrawal of the product from circulation.
Last year, CTIA took 18,508 items of counterfeit goods for more than 36 million crowns
(Prague, 9 May 2024) Last year, 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. It carried out 803 inspections and found breaches of the ban on offering, selling and storing products infringing certain intellectual property rights in 360 inspections (44.8%).