Regulatory Facts - Czech Republic

Total Population: 10,272,179 (July 2000)

GDP per capita: $11,700 (1999 est.)

Age Structure:

0-14 yrs   16 %

Communication Status: Gov & Private

15-64 yrs 70  %

Health Care Status: National & Private

65 yrs and over 14 %

Sex Ratio:

.95 male(s) /female

Economic Status: Free market economy

Official Language:  Czech

International Organization Participation:

Literacy Rate: 99.9% (1999 est.)

EU (applicant), WTO, ISO, ITU

Telecom

Medical

Consumer Products

Regulatory Authority:

Ministry of Economy

Regulatory Authority:

Ministry of Health and Welfare

Regulatory Authority:

Ministry of Trade & Industry

Approval Body:

Czech Telecommunications Office

Approval Body:

Ministry of Health

Certification Body:

Third Party Certification

EMC & Safety:

Czech Telecommunications Office

Safety:

Ministry of Health and Welfare

EMC & Safety:

Third Party Certification

Radio:

Czech Telecommunications Office

Radio:

Spectrum assignments in place

Radio:

Spectrum assignments in place

Labeling:

A specific label is required to be adhered to the approved product.

Labeling:

Labeling must be in the Czech language and contain name of product, producer, origin, and info. necessary for safe use.

Labeling:

 A specific identification label is required. 

Residency Requirements:

Local presence is required

Residency Requirements:

Local presence is required

Residency Requirements:

Local presence is required

Current Trends:

In the year 2002, complete digitalization of the public fixed telephony network is expected. Currently it’s about 80%.

Currents Trends:

In July 2000, a new law on medical devices came into effect. The law regulates the importation of medical devices. This law is fully compatible with EU legislation.

Current Trends:

The market for baby seats is expected to boom as a result of a new transportation law. According to the law children will be required to sit in a safety seat from the infants stage and extending to age 12.