Does SOI Check Sale Prices in Slovakia?

Yes, it can. Sale prices in Slovakia fall under the Omnibus Directive, Directive (EU) 2019/2161, which has applied across the EU since 28 May 2022 and is transposed into Slovak law. The Slovak Trade Inspection — the SOI — is the authority that supervises consumer protection and market conduct, and that includes how price reductions are advertised.

What SOI is looking for

The core point is the 30-day rule. When you announce a reduction, the discount must be shown against the lowest price you charged for that product in the 30 days before the reduction. SOI’s concern is whether an advertised saving is genuine or whether the “before” price has been inflated to make the offer look better than it is.

How that plays out

• Inspectors can review how discounts are displayed and check the reference price behind them.
• They can act on their own market checks or on consumer complaints.
• Keeping accurate price history is the simplest way to show the 30-day figure is right.

The Slovak angle

The rule is the same across the Union because it flows from the Directive. Slovakia adds enforcement through the SOI and the expectation that price and offer information reaches Slovak buyers in Slovak. Keep your discount labels and reference prices clear in Slovak for the Slovak market.

This answer is educational, not legal advice.