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CTIA inspected the fairness of sale at Biathlon World Championships and found 5 cases of sale of alcohol to persons under 18 years of age
(České Budějovice, 21 February 2024) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority, Inspectorate of South Bohemia and Vysočina, carried out an extraordinary inspection action at the 54th World Biathlon Championships in Nové Město na Moravě. Five of ten detected violations concerned sale of alcohol to persons under 18 years of age.
In December, all fuel samples inspected were compliant
(Prague, 6 February 2024) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority monitored the quality of fuels in December last year. It took 174 samples, all of which complied with the established quality requirements.
Stating prices in hellers cannot be considered illegal
(Prague, January 17, 2024) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority (CTIA) responds to public inquiries: stating prices in hellers is no breach of any regulation surveilled by the CTIA.
CTIA received a number of complaints on conduct of company Hezké oblečení s.r.o. and advises caution on social networks
(Prague, 10 January 2024) Before the Christmas holidays, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority informed the consumer public about the behaviour of the company Hezké oblečení, s.r.o., which operates the profile Létej Levně on social networks. At the end of the year, CTIA received a number of submissions from consumers and in consequence, launched an investigation into the company conduct.
Inspections of the ban on the sale of alcohol and tobacco to juveniles
(Prague, 5 January 2024) In the third quarter of this year, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority inspected whether traders in the domestic market complied with Act No. 65/2017 Coll., on the Health Protection against the Harmful Effects of Drugs, Act No. 307/2013 Coll., on the Compulsory Labelling of Alcohol, Act No. 353/2003 Coll., on Excise Duties, and Act No. 634/1992 Coll., on Consumer Protection. It carried out a total of 1,743 inspections and found non-compliance with obligations in this area in 877 inspections (50.32%).
ECC: How get your money back for non-delivered gifts
(Prague, December 31, 2023) Many people have not received the Christmas gifts they ordered for their beloved ones. If the seller does not refund the paid amount or does not even communicate, there is a way to get the money back without his consent. The experience of the European Consumer Centre Czech Republic shows that after paying online by card, the bank can help with a tool called chargeback, and after paying through online payment systems, their operators can help. However, such help cannot be expected after payment by transfer between ban...
In November, all fuel samples inspected passed the test
(Prague. 28 December 2023) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority monitored the fuels quality in November. It took 236 samples. all of which complied with the quality requirements.
Sales prohibited in establishments over 200 square metres sales area on Christmas Eve from 12 am and on both Christmas Days
(Prague, 22 December 2023) The provision of the Act on Retail and Wholesale Opening Hours prohibiting sales on certain public holidays in establishments larger than 200 square metres and other establishments applies on the 1st and 2nd Christmas Day on 25 and 26 December, on Christmas Eve on 24 December from 12 to 24 noon, and on the Day of the Restoration of the Independent Czech State and New Year's Day on 1 January 2024.
Based on consumer submissions, CTIA investigates activities of company Hezké oblečení s.r.o. on social networks
(Prague, 22 December 2023) The Czech Trade Inspection Authority has investigated the conduct of the company Hezké oblečení s.r.o. based on a number of submissions it has received over the last few days. The company operates pages on social networks using the brand Létej Levně (i.e. Fly Cheap in English).
CTIA inspectors found flaws within inspections of entities placing timber and timber products on the market
(Prague, 21 December 2023) Inspectors of the Czech Trade Inspection Authority carried out 77 inspections of 76 operators placing timber and timber products on the market this year. The action focused mainly on split firewood. Deficiencies were detected in 11 cases.