Official Sync:2026-03-15

Czech Republic: Accessibility Law

Act No. 424/2023 Coll.

Compliance Summary

Enforcement Body

Ministry of Industry and Trade

Penalty Structure

Authority Discretion

Compliance Deadline

2025-06-28

Cure Period

60 days

Verbatim Law Details

"Act No. 424/2023 Coll. on Accessibility Requirements for Selected Products and Services transposes Directive 2019/882 in the Czech Republic. The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO) is the primary supervisory body, with fines up to CZK 1,000,000."

Key Articles

  • §

    Section 2 (Scope)

    Lists the products and services subject to Czech accessibility requirements — aligned with the EAA's product and service categories.

    EAA Directive, Article 2
  • §

    Section 8 (Manufacturer obligations)

    Requires manufacturers to design and produce accessible products, maintain technical documentation, and apply CE marking before market placement.

    EAA Directive, Article 7
  • §

    Section 25 (Penalties)

    Fines up to CZK 1,000,000 (≈€41,000) for non-compliance. The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO) issues penalties and can order corrective measures.

    EAA Directive, Article 30

Sectors in Scope

BankingE-commerceTransportTelephonye-Books

Exemptions

Microenterprises exempt. Legacy products sold before 28 June 2025 may be sold until 28 June 2030.

Compliance Notes

CZK 1,000,000 ≈ €41,000. The Czech market is significant for Central European compliance planning.

Important Legal Disclaimer

This tool is a self-assessment aid only and does not constitute legal advice or a formally certified compliance assessment. Outputs, including reports, scores, checklists, and accessibility statements, are for internal use and should be reviewed by a qualified legal representative or independent accessibility auditor before being relied upon for regulatory, procurement, or public-disclosure purposes. All assessment risk lies with the internal assessor. accessibilityref, its developers, and staff accept zero liability for losses arising from use of or reliance on these outputs. Always verify against official sources: the W3C WCAG 2.2 Recommendation, the European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882), and your national enforcement authority.