New regulations determine the list of industrial goods prohibited for import into Latvia

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia has adopted new regulations determining the list of industrial goods prohibited from being brought into (imported into) Latvia. The decision was adopted by Cabinet Regulation No. 509 “Regulations on Industrial Goods Prohibited from Being Brought into (Imported into) Latvia,” published in the official publication “Latvijas Vēstnesis” in issue No. 166 on August 31, 2026.

The regulations are part of the state regulatory framework that determines which industrial goods may not be brought into the territory of Latvia. They affect importers, trading companies, and conformity assessment bodies responsible for checking the conformity of goods.

The New List of Prohibited Goods

Cabinet Regulation No. 509 establishes a new list of industrial goods prohibited for import into Latvia. The list specifies particular categories of goods whose import into Latvia is not permitted.

• The regulations apply to industrial goods whose import into Latvia is prohibited.
• The regulation provides for a uniform procedure for the identification and control of prohibited goods.
• The list affects both importers and participants in trade chains.

Impact on Importers and Trade

The new regulation directly affects companies engaged in the import and trade of industrial goods in Latvia. Importers must ensure that the goods they import are not included in the list of prohibited goods.

• Importers must perform a conformity check of the goods before importing them into Latvia.
• Trading companies must keep track of the updated list of prohibited goods.
• Conformity assessment bodies are responsible for monitoring compliance with the regulations.

Conformity Control and Enforcement

The regulations provide for a conformity control mechanism that ensures prohibited goods are not brought into the territory of Latvia. Control bodies conduct inspections to ensure compliance with the regulations.

• Conformity control applies to all industrial goods imported into Latvia.
• Control bodies verify the conformity of goods against the specified list.
• Non-compliance with the regulations may result in legal consequences for importers.

Official Source

Cabinet Regulation No. 509 “Regulations on Industrial Goods Prohibited from Being Brought into (Imported into) Latvia” was published in “Latvijas Vēstnesis” in issue No. 166 on August 31, 2026, official publication OP 2026/166.