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Law on the Safety of Goods and Services

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source

Abstract
This Law regulates safety of goods and services. Its purpose is to achieve the production and circulation of goods and the provision of services that is safe, non-harmful to human life, health and the property of a person, as well as non-harmful to the environment. This Law applies to new, used or reconditioned goods (including those supplied within the scope of the provision of a service) which are intended for consumers or which could be used by consumers under foreseeable conditions, even if they are not intended therefor, and which have been supplied in the course of a commercial activity, except for used goods which are intended for sale as antiques or as goods to be reconditioned or repaired prior to use, if clear information has been provided regarding the need for reconditioning or repair. This Law applies to services, as a result of which the provider of the services manufactures a new tangible product, improves or alters an existing tangible product or its properties, as well as to services, which have a direct or indirect effect upon human life or health.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Latvijas Vēstnesis, 66, 28.04.2004.; Latvijas Republikas Saeimas un Ministru Kabineta Ziņotājs, 10, 29.04.2004.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Preču un pakalpojumu drošuma likums