10. 08. 2026.
In August 2026, new consumer protection rules were adopted concerning the display of unit prices, as well as the accessibility of information on certain products for blind and visually impaired consumers.
The new rules specify retailers’ obligations and define the products and retail premises to which special requirements apply.
BRAILLE INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN PRODUCTS
The new Rulebook stipulates that product information in Braille must be provided for:
The information must be displayed clearly, unambiguously and comprehensibly, and in a manner that is easily accessible to blind and visually impaired persons who use Braille.
AT LEAST 50% OF PRODUCTS MUST HAVE INFORMATION IN BRAILLE
The Rulebook also specifies the obligations of retailers in retail premises where the above-mentioned products are sold.
Braille product information must be provided on at least 50% of these products.
In addition, the front row of products displayed on a shelf must contain at least one item with the product name displayed in Braille.
WHICH GOODS DO NOT REQUIRE A UNIT PRICE TO BE DISPLAYED?
Another Rulebook specifies the goods for which, in addition to the retail price, it is not necessary to separately display the price per unit of measurement.
This list includes eggs; fruit and vegetables sold individually or in bunches; cakes and other confectionery products; ice cream and whipped cream; chewing tobacco; wines and alcoholic beverages with a geographical indication; perfumes and cosmetics; goods weighing less than 50 grams or with a volume of less than 50 millilitres; alcoholic beverages in packages of up to 100 ml; wines sold in 750 ml bottles; goods sold through vending machines; and goods sold as gift packages or sets.
EXEMPTION FOR SMALLER RETAIL PREMISES
A special exemption is also provided for retailers operating in smaller retail premises.
The unit price does not need to be displayed if the retailer’s sales area is smaller than 30 m².
This means that the scope of obligations concerning the display of prices is also adjusted according to the size of the retail premises.
