January 2020

Prague, 27.01.2020

An illuminating teddy bear can be dangerous for the youngest children

(Prague, January 27, 2020) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority prohibits the toy „Medvídek svítící ve tmě“ („Teddy Bear illuminating in the dark") in the market. The toy is dangerous for small children, who can lightly release small parts of this toy and then inhale or swallow them.

Prague, 24.01.2020

CTIA inspected the smoothie makers, most complied

(Prague, January 24, 2020) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority focused on inspections of smoothie makers, which are very popular with consumers and are widely offered in the domestic market. CTIA inspected 21 types of these products and found deficiencies in 8 of them. It was mostly administrative misconducts. All smoothie makers complied as regards technical and safety requirements.

Prague, 22.01.2020

CTIA banned a product interchangeable with food on the market

(Prague, January 22, 2020) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority found that on the market in the Czech Republic a product interchangeable with food is offered, which can pose a risk to children and persons with reduced recognition. This is the product called "Squishy - a slice of melon".

Prague, 17.01.2020

Every third inspected seller violated law during Advent

(Prague, January 17, 2020) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority evaluated inspections carried out during the Advent 2019. Inspectors carried them out throughout the Czech Republic and focused on the offer and sale of Christmas goods. The inspections concerned places that consumers visit most often during the Advent, such as advent markets, carp vendors, Christmas trees, decorations, etc. This event also included inspections on the sale of alcohol to minors, for example, at Christmas markets. In total, the CTIA carried out 485 inspections within...

Prague, 16.01.2020

There is another toy posing a risk to the environment

(Prague, January 16, 2020) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority found that there is a toy in the market that poses a risk to the environment. It's a toy that's offered under the following title: Tree with a "Singing Bird".

Prague, 14.01.2020

A toy which can pose a serious risk to the environment

(Prague, January 14, 2020) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority found that there is a toy on offer in the internal market, which poses a risk to the environment. It's a parrot toy "TALK BACK PARROT".

Prague, 10.01.2020

CTIA inspected food dehydrators and detected defects in three cases

(Prague, January 10, 2020) Food dehydrators are a popular kitchen helper. However, the consumer should proceed carefully with their choice and purchase. The Czech Trade Inspection Authority focused on the inspection of these popular products and carried out an inspection of 16 types of food dehydrators. It found deficiencies in cases of 3 products. 'The results of the food dryer inspection have confirmed that most of the inspected products are satisfactory. This is a positive information from the perspective of consumer protection," says the CT...

Prague, 08.01.2020

Even the extension cords must be safe

(Prague, January 8, 2020) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority evaluated an inspection aimed at the safety of electrical extension cords, which are often used in households. A total of 13 product types were checked, deficiencies detected in 2 types. "The results of the inspection show that most of the products inspected were satisfactory. This is relatively good news from a consumer protection point of view. Nevertheless, the Czech Trade Inspection Service will continue to carry out this inspection activity," says Mojmír Bezecný, director of th...

Prague, 07.01.2020

“Plane Funny Plane” toy can damage the environment

(Prague, 7 January 2020) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority found that there is a toy in the internal market that poses a risk to the environment. It's a toy “Funny Plane Arioso music”.

Brno, 02.01.2020

Czech Trade Inspection Authority inspected geo-blocking

(Brno, January 2, 2020) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority of the South Moravian and Zlín Regions inspected compliance with the amendment to the Consumer Protection Act, which has been in force since the summer of 2019, responding to the new European regulation prohibiting the blocking of purchases according to the country of the buyer, the so-called geo-blocking. CTIA carried out inspections of 5 online stores operating abroad on foreign domains and found deficiencies in 3 of them.