May 2021 – COI

Praha, 23.05.2021

Important information for consumers – CTIA changes its seat in Prague

(Prague, 21 May 2021) The General Inspectorate of the CTIA and the CTIA Inspectorate of the Central Bohemia Region and the Capital City of Prague, located at Štěpánská 15, Prague 2, hereby announces that due to the moving to new premises, the availability of some services to the public will be limited from 24 May 2021 to 4 June 2021 inclusive.

Prague, 18.05.2021

CTIA inspected toys for dangerous nitrosamines

(Prague, 18 May 2021) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority (CTIA) took part in an international inspection action focused on nitrosamines in toys and childcare products. It inspected a total of 20 models of toys in the Czech market and 3 models failed due to excessive levels of N-nitrosamines and N-nitrosatable substances.

Prague, 13.05.2021

CTIA inspected household internet devices

(Prague, 13 May 2021) Internet-controlled home appliances are increasingly popular and used. Last year, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority focused on inspecting "IoT (Internet of Things) devices" that are installed in these household appliances. The CTIA inspected 22 products from 21 operators in their capacity as distributors and found deficiencies in 2 products.

Prague, 12.05.2021

CTIA prohibited a dangerous boy’s sweatshirt

(Prague, 12 May 2021) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority has found a product in the domestic market that poses a serious risk to the smallest consumers. The product is a boys' sweatshirt "Kilpi Cotny JB KL0090KI".

Prague, 10.05.2021

Dangerous baby chair “4 BABY” banned from the market

(Prague, 10 May 2021) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority detected a product in the domestic market that poses a serious risk to the youngest consumers. It is a high chair for children labelled "4 BABY". The product does not reach the required parameters in the stability assessment. The child is at risk of falling from the stool. The CTIA ordered the product to be withdrawn from the market.

Prague, 04.05.2021

Law on prohibition of sales on state holidays applies on May 8

(Prague, 4 May, 2021) Based on many questions from journalists, consumers and businesses, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority states that the Act prohibiting sales on selected public holidays applies on 8 May 2021. Large grocery stores (with a sales area above 200m²) must be closed on May 8.

Prague, 03.05.2021

CTIA inspected ski goggles for downhill skiing

(Prague, 3 May 2021) Downhill skiing is an extended and popular winter sport. For users, this means, among other things, the necessity to have reliable equipment, including safe downhill goggles. Last year, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority focused on distributors, importers and producers who place these products on the EU market. It carried out 40 inspections in the domestic market. It detected infringements within 20 inspections.