EAA compliance in Czech Republic
EAA compliance requirements for the Czech Republic
National legislation
National law
Zákon o požadavcích na přístupnost výrobků a služeb (Act on Accessibility Requirements for Products and Services)
Reference
Transposition of Directive 2019/882 into Czech law
Enforcement authority
Česká obchodní inspekce (Czech Trade Inspection Authority, ČOI) for market surveillance of products and services
Contact: coi.cz
Penalties
Administrative fines imposed by ČOI based on the nature and severity of non-compliance. ČOI can order products to be withdrawn from the market and require corrective measures. Fine amounts are scaled according to the seriousness of the infringement.
Sectors in scope
E-commerce, banking, telecommunications, transport, audiovisual media, e-books, consumer electronics, self-service terminals.
Key deadlines
Enforceable from 28 June 2025 for new products and services. The Czech Republic transposed the Web Accessibility Directive through Act No. 99/2019 Coll. on the Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications, establishing public sector digital accessibility requirements.
Czech Republic-specific requirements
The Czech Republic has a well-established market surveillance framework through the Czech Trade Inspection Authority (ČOI), which has extensive experience in consumer product enforcement. The country's growing tech sector - particularly in Prague and Brno - means that EAA compliance is relevant to a significant number of digital service providers. The Czech Republic has also invested in digital government through the eGovernment strategy, and the transposition builds on existing digital accessibility awareness. The Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí (Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs) provides policy guidance on disability and accessibility matters.
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Frequently asked questions
Who enforces the EAA in the Czech Republic?
The Czech Trade Inspection Authority (ČOI) is the primary market surveillance body for products and services covered by the EAA. ČOI has extensive experience in consumer protection enforcement and can impose fines, order product withdrawal, and require corrective measures.
What are the EAA fines in the Czech Republic?
Administrative fines are imposed by ČOI based on the severity of the infringement. Fine amounts are scaled according to factors including the scope of non-compliance, duration, and whether the business has taken steps to remediate. Non-compliant products can also be ordered off the market.
Does the Czech Republic have existing accessibility legislation?
Yes. Act No. 99/2019 Coll. on the Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications established public sector digital accessibility requirements. The EAA transposition extends obligations to the private sector for in-scope products and services.
Related resources
Last reviewed: April 2026. Regulatory details are reviewed quarterly for accuracy.