Sustainability

ČSZV member companies support an amendment to the Packaging Law, which will introduce a functional deposit return scheme, and measures to achieve sufficient take-back of all packaging.

Infant Food

Member companies of the ČSZV Group of Producers, Importers and Distributors of Infant and Baby Food have signed the updated self-regulatory rules "Code of rules and procedures for interaction among the infant formula industry, healthcare professionals and other entities". The Code adopts the Special Nutrition Europe rules issued in July 2023, whose signatories are allowed to support the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) events. The rules are also recognised by the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) and listed on the ESPGHAN web sites as an important document. The press release can be found in the link.

Infant Food

On 15 August 2024, the members of the ČSZV Group of Producers, Importers and Distributors of Infant and Baby Food signed the updated self-regulation rules 'Code of rules and procedures for interaction among the infant formula industry, healthcare professionals and other entities‘.

30 years of the ČSZV

At the end of September, the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the ČSZV founding took place in the premises of the Rosmarina boat. A number of CEOs and other representatives of member companies attended. Among the guests there were also representatives of the partner association from Slovakia (SZZV).

A brand needs to be built and protected

Reflection by Mr. Jiří Mikeš, former director of the Association of Communication Agencies and visiting professor at the University of Economics, on the importance of brand building and the possible harmfulness of comparative advertising.

Coffee

The producers of coffee products within the ČSZV established a platform which aims to support and protect the interests of the coffee industry and educate consumers and stakeholders. Current members invite other companies to join.

Cosmetics

Members of the ČSZV Section for Cosmetics have supported the cosmetics industry agreement to address plastics pollution.

Czechs and advertising 2022

This is the 39^th year of the research. Recently, it has also focused on the influence of the social situation related to the pandemic on the advertising perception.

Plant-Based

In reaction to "From Farm to Fork" ČSZV has supported the Joint Position Paper of EAPF and Bridge2Food on transition towards healthier, nutricious and more sustainable foodstuffs and consumption patterns.

ČSZV as a member of A.I.S.E. joins the ECHA's communication campaign on UFI - 16-digit code enabling exact identification of hazardous ingredients of chemical products to quicken medical care. A.I.S.E. press release.

The European Brands Association (AIM) statement on the documentary on illegal practices of multinational retail chains broadcasted on TV ARTE “Hypermarkets: the fall of the empire”.

Personnel changes in the ČSZV

On 1^st September 2021 Lukáš Horák was appointed as the Executive Director. The previous director Jan Levora cooperates with the association part-time. Michaela Hlavicová took on the position of manager.

On August 5, 2021, Ani Beriashvili, CEO of Jan Becher – Karlovarská Becherovka, a.s., became a member of the Board of Directors of ČSZV.

ČSZV statement on results of the study of Danish Consumer Council - cosmetics (in Czech)

ČSZV Explanation on the Commission Notice "Guidelines for the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors" (in Czech)

ČSZV position on so called dual quality (in Czech)

The newly established platform of producers of plant based foodstuffs has agreed on basic principles of production, distribution and marketing of plant based foodstuffs in the Czech Republic. (in Czech)

The producers of plant based foodstuffs established their own platform in the Czech Republic. (in Czech)

ČSZV supports the position of CICPEN on the Framework position of the Czech Republic on the draft directive on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment. (in Czech)

Written position of ČSZV on the package of measures for protection of consumers „New Deal for Consumers“ (in Czech)

ČSZV project Safe Home – Prevention of unwanted accidents caused by household chemicals (in Czech)

Statement of the Czech Association for Branded Products on TV report "Secret of Cosmetics" from programme "A-DOST" of internet TV Stream (in Czech)

Member companies of the ČSZV Subcommittee of Infant Food Producers signed on 10 April 2014 the "Code of Conduct of Medical Detailing Representatives for CR and SR". (in Czech)

The member companies of the ČSZV Subcommittee of Infant Food Producers signed on 10 April 2014 the "Rules regarding promotion and distribution of infant formulas to be observed by baby food manufacturers". (in Czech)

Clarification on labelling of cosmetic products with date of minimum durability (in Czech)

Document to PREP-P3 project.

Information on PREP-P3 project.

Position of the ČSZV Committee for Detergents on unit prices of detergents (in Czech)

Joint position paper of 7 national associations of manufacturers, importers and distributors of branded goods on the draft review of Tobacco Directive (TPD).

ČSZV Guiding Principles on Responsible Advertising and Marketing Communication for Cosmetics, adopted by the ČSZV Section for Cosmetics (in Czech)

Additional ČSZV information on safety of hair dyes (in Czech)