EAA compliance in Latvia
EAA compliance requirements for Latvia
National legislation
National law
Likums par produktu un pakalpojumu piekļūstamības prasībām (Law on Accessibility Requirements for Products and Services)
Reference
Transposition of Directive 2019/882 into Latvian law
Enforcement authority
Patērētāju tiesību aizsardzības centrs (Consumer Rights Protection Centre, PTAC) for market surveillance of products and services
Contact: ptac.gov.lv
Penalties
Administrative fines imposed by PTAC based on the severity of non-compliance. PTAC can order product withdrawal from the Latvian market, impose compliance orders, and set deadlines for remediation. Fine amounts are determined under Latvia's consumer protection framework.
Sectors in scope
E-commerce, banking, telecommunications, transport, audiovisual media, e-books, consumer electronics, self-service terminals.
Key deadlines
Enforceable from 28 June 2025 for new products and services. Latvia has had public sector accessibility requirements through its transposition of the Web Accessibility Directive.
Latvia-specific requirements
Latvia is a Baltic state with a growing digital economy and strong IT sector. The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) is an experienced enforcement body with established market surveillance capabilities. Latvia has been developing its digital government framework and has invested in e-government services. The country's Law on Disability provides the broader disability rights framework. Latvia's Ombudsman (Tiesībsargs) also has a role in protecting the rights of persons with disabilities and may support accessibility enforcement efforts. Latvia's compact market allows for relatively close regulatory oversight of in-scope products and services.
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Frequently asked questions
Who enforces the EAA in Latvia?
The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) is the primary market surveillance body. PTAC has established consumer protection enforcement powers and can impose fines, order product withdrawals, and mandate compliance measures.
What are the EAA fines in Latvia?
Administrative fines are determined by PTAC based on the severity, duration, and scope of non-compliance. Latvia's consumer protection framework allows for penalties proportionate to the seriousness of the infringement.
Does Latvia have existing accessibility legislation?
Yes. Latvia has transposed the Web Accessibility Directive for public sector digital services. The Law on Disability provides the broader disability rights framework. The EAA transposition extends accessibility obligations to the private sector for in-scope products and services.
Related resources
Last reviewed: April 2026. Regulatory details are reviewed quarterly for accuracy.