The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (CRPC) and the European Consumer Information Centre (ECC Latvia) warn consumers: a free trial may end with unexpected charges. How can you avoid falling into a …
61% of Latvia’s residents are aware of the low-price food basket initiative, while 47% of respondents have noticed the basket’s products in stores. These findings come from the public opinion survey …
The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (CRPC), during monitoring of the 2025 “Black Friday” discount campaign, identified significant violations in the way discounts were advertised on popular Latvian…
The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) has included several companies in its Blacklist due to serious violations of consumer rights. These companies have failed to fulfil their obligations…
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…
