Slightly less anonymous clients in pawnshops in third quarter of 2018

(Prague, November 28, 2018) In the third quarter of 2018, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority saw a significant decrease of the number of anonymous clients in bazaars and pawnshop. In second quarter of 2018, it saw 15 cases of breaches of law that imposes vendors’ obligation to properly identify the client within purchase and sale of goods. In the third quarter of 2018, it was only 3 cases.

Beware of discounts

(Prague, November 23, 2018) In the third quarter of 2018, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority carried out an inspection focused on the offer and sale of goods within seasonal clearance sales and special offers. It detected an increase of the ratio of breaches of law by 6% when compared with the same period of 2017. “Some vendors still deceive consumers by failing to display declared and advertised prices and to bill prices correctly. The Czech Trade Inspection Authority recommends consumers to check goods offered for reduced prices, to check i...

CTIA found counterfeits for 2 million in Strážné

(České Budějovice, November 20, 2018) CTIA of the South Bohemian Region uncovered counterfeits in the value of originals amounting to CZK 2 million within an extraordinary inspection at the marketplace. They mostly concerned textile products, belts, glasses, and footwear. A fine of up to CZK 5 million can be imposed for breaches of the Act on Consumer Protection. “Extraordinary inspection proved remaining flaws in the area of storage and offer and sale. Therefore the CTIA in South Bohemia will keep focusing on inspections in the border regions,...

CTIA warns against Český mincovní obchod

(Pilsen, November 16, 2018) During the past three years, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority received 83 submissions from consumers pointing at activities of a company acting in the Czech market as “Český mincovní obchod“ (“Czech Coin Shop”). So far, 10 inspections were finished after tens of inspection acts per inspection were carried out. 5 fines amounting to CZK 1,580,000 were lawfully imposed. “Other administrative proceedings are still in progress. In vast majority of investigated submission, inspectors proved that the so called Czech Coi...

Sale of good also with flaws on All Souls’ Day

(Ostrava, November 13, 2018) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority annually carries out inspections focused on sale of products and provision of services relating to the All Soul’s Day. This year, the CTIA Inspectorate of the Olomouc Region and Moravian-Silesian Region carried out 100 inspections, including 50 in which it detected violations of law.

CTIA found dangerous dummy on Facebook

(Ústí nad Labem, November 12, 2018) Inspectors of the Czech Trade Inspection Authority in Ústí nad Labem discovered a dangerous dummy with a clip that was offered via Facebook. The product can break into sharp parts and pose a serious risk to the baby. "If inhaled, released small parts can pose a serious risk of suffocation to the youngest children. It may also cause damage to the digestive tract if the broken parts are swallowed. The Czech Trade Inspection Authority banned displaying, offering of the toy or putting it on the market," said the ...

90% of inspected reflective tapes were not ok

(Prague, November 9, 2018) This year, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority carried out an inspection aimed at reflective tapes. Its officers inspected 37 types of reflective tapes and found violations of legislation in 33 cases. Most frequent shortcomings related to the CE marking and retroreflective characteristics.

Check prices when purchasing fuel wood

(Prague, 2 November 2018) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority also focuses on the observance of the legal obligations of economic operators who place timber and timber products on the domestic market. Inspectors carried out 70 inspections of sale of firewood and found violations of law in 19 cases. Due to the fact that the heating season has already started in some Czech households and the experience from the inspections showed that sellers most often breached the pricing regulations, the CTIA recommends to check the price which has to be indi...
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