The difference between Czech product .cz and Czech product .eu

Do you know the difference between the Český výrobek .cz and Český výrobek .eu certificates and logos?
Most people have no idea that these two labels mean something completely different.

We hear the term "Czech product" almost everywhere these days. However, few customers realize that this label can refer to two completely different systems—one based primarily on Czech ownership, the other on verification of actual production and product origin.
This is precisely why there is confusion among customers and companies. In this article, we explain the key differences between the ceskyvyrobek.cz and ceskyvyrobek.eu brands—and show why there is a fundamental difference between them.

"Czech product" .cz (ceskyvyrobek.cz) - logo with a lion

A brand focused mainly on Czech owners.
This mark is awarded by the Czech Product Foundation. Its main idea is to support companies that are wholly Czech-owned.
In order for a company to obtain this mark, it must meet the following conditions:
• it must be 100% Czech-owned
• profits must not be transferred outside the Czech Republic
• the product must meet legal standards
However, the ceskyvyrobek.cz label does not address the actual place or method of production.
The company may have a Czech owner, but production may take place:
• abroad
• or only partially in the Czech Republic
• or it may only assemble components imported from other countries
What does this mean for the customer?
Customers often think that a "Czech product" according to .cz is actually made entirely in the Czech Republic – but the label does not guarantee this. It only guarantees Czech capital, not Czech production.


"Czech product" .eu (ceskyvyrobek.eu) – logo with a linden leaf

Certification based on inspection of actual production.
This option works completely differently.
The label is awarded by the organization Český výrobek s.r.o., which carries out inspections directly at the production site.
In order for a product to obtain certification, it must meet the following criteria:
• production must actually take place in the Czech Republic
• production procedures verified during the inspection must be followed
• the origin of raw materials and components is verified
• the inspection is carried out in person by a certification team
This is therefore a genuine product certification, not just a marketing label.
What does this mean for the customer?
If consumers want to be sure that a product is genuinely of Czech origin, then the .eu label is the only one that verifies this fact through on-site inspections.


Why is this difference important?
1. For consumers
Many people want to support genuinely Czech products, not just companies with Czech owners.
If a "Czech product" is to be truly manufactured in the Czech Republic, the only guarantee is certification by ceskyvyrobek.eu.
2. For companies
The .eu label is particularly suitable for manufacturers who want to show that their product is actually made in the Czech Republic and has been inspected.
This strengthens the trust of customers and partners.
3. For domestic industry
Supporting actual production in the Czech Republic has a greater impact than supporting companies that only own Czech capital.
The .eu certification favors those who manufacture, employ, and invest in Czechia.


A practical example: the Yuuki menstrual cup
Yuuki Company s.r.o., the manufacturer of the Yuuki menstrual cup, meets the demanding criteria for the Český výrobek .eu certification.
This means that:
• the menstrual cup is actually manufactured in the Czech Republic
• the manufacturing processes are monitored by a certification organization
• the product meets the conditions for granting the "Czech Product" certification (ceskyvyrobek.eu).
For customers, this is a clear guarantee that Yuuki is a genuine Czech product, not just a Czech brand.


Conclusion
The difference between "Czech Product" .cz and "Czech Product" .eu is fundamental:
• .cz = Czech ownership
• .eu = controlled Czech production
For consumers who really want to buy products made in Czechia, the ceskyvyrobek.eu certification is the only guarantee of genuine domestic production.
And brands such as Yuuki, which have undergone this certification, gain the trust of customers not only in our country, but also abroad.