As the popularity of micromobility vehicle rentals (electric scooters and bicycles) continues to grow, so does the risk of accidents. For this reason, in 2025 the Consumer Rights Protection Centre …
Spending leisure time at ski slopes and ice rinks remains a popular winter activity. However, these activities involve certain risks, which is why attention should be paid both to the safety of the…
On 1 January 2026, a new toy safety regulation entered into force in the European Union (EU), significantly strengthening requirements for the safety and protection of toys. Regulation (EU) 2025/2509…
The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC, CRPC) has decided to restrict access until 30 December 2027 to the following websites operated by SIA “Heavenly Furniture”: Online store: https:/…
The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (CRPC) management confirms that it has received a letter from the Mayor of Riga and has already initiated a preliminary investigation. The CRPC emphasizes that…
On 23 September 2025, in Brussels, Belgium, the 15th meeting of the European Digital Services Board took place, attended by the Director of the Consumer Rights Protection Centre (CRPC), Zaiga Liepiņa…
On 17 September 2025, a meeting took place between the Consumer Rights Protection Centre (CRPC) and representatives of the Fintech Latvia Association. The discussions focused on issues of key…
Latvia’s non-food market surveillance system should be reviewed and optimized by eliminating overlapping functions, introducing a unified risk-assessment approach, and digitalizing the exchange of…
Buying an apartment is one of the biggest investments in life – it is not only about choosing a new home, but also making a long-term financial decision that will affect your future safety and…
At the start of the new school year, many parents purchase smart devices for their children – smartwatches, phones, or other gadgets that help with communication and safety. To ensure that a new…
