Latvia textiles legislation: Your compliance checklist


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Is your business ready for Latvia’s new Textiles Legislation?

As of 1 January 2024, Latvia has introduced Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles under its Waste Management Law, passed on 11 April 2023. This legislation affects all businesses placing textile products on the Latvian market, whether through distance sales, local entities, or direct invoicing. There are no minimum thresholds, meaning every business is in scope.

What is the aim of Latvia’s Textiles Legislation?

The legislation is designed to:

  • Encourage producers to consider end-of-life treatment of textile products
  • Reduce textile waste
  • Protect the environment

What products are covered?

The scope includes:

  • Clothing
  • Household textiles
  • Accessories (even if textiles are not the main component)
  • Bags
  • Footwear

Scoping can be complex. Valpak’s experts can help assess whether your products fall under the legislation. Visit our Textiles Compliance page for tailored support.

Who is affected?

If your business:

  • Sells textiles online to Latvian consumers
  • Operates a physical entity in Latvia
  • Invoices end users in Latvia

You are obligated to register and comply. This applies regardless of company size or turnover.

How Valpak can help

Valpak is the UK’s leading compliance expert, offering:

We simplify compliance across multiple markets, helping you stay ahead of evolving regulations.

Key takeaways

  • Latvia’s EPR law is active. No thresholds apply
  • All textile sellers to Latvia must register
  • Valpak offers end-to-end support for compliance
  • Early action helps avoid penalties and build sustainability leadership

Next steps