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Europe

Lithuania

Real is Beautiful

Population:
2.8 million
Capital:
Vilnius
Official Language:
Lithuanian

As a member of the European Union, Lithuania fully implements the EU product compliance framework, including CE marking, REACH, RoHS, eco-design, and food/pharmaceutical regulations. Products sold or imported into Lithuania must conform to all applicable EU directives and regulations, and enforcement is carried out by well-established national agencies.


Key Authorities:

  • Lithuanian Standards Board (LST) – Develops and adopts national and harmonized European standards (EN, ISO, IEC).

  • State Consumer Rights Protection Authority (VVTAT) – Enforces consumer product safety, labeling, CE marking, and market surveillance.

  • State Medicines Control Agency (VVKT) – Regulates pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and health supplements, including product registration and post-market surveillance.

  • State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) – Oversees food safety, veterinary products, and food labeling compliance.

  • Communications Regulatory Authority (RRT) – Handles type approval for telecom and RF equipment under EU rules.

  • Lithuanian Customs – Enforces compliance with import regulations and documentation at points of entry.


Key Compliance Elements:

  • CE Marking:

    • Required for products under EU directives (e.g., electronics, toys, PPE, machinery).

    • Manufacturers must issue an EU Declaration of Conformity and maintain a technical file.

    • CE-marked goods benefit from free movement within the EU single market.

  • Product Registration:

    • Mandatory for:

      • Medicines and vaccines (via VVKT)

      • Medical devices (via EUDAMED + VVKT)

      • Food supplements and cosmetics (via VMVT or EU-wide portals such as CPNP)

    • Documentation includes safety and efficacy data, GMP/ISO certification, and labeling samples.

  • Telecom Equipment:

    • Must comply with the EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) and bear CE marking.

    • No additional national registration is needed for CE-compliant products.

  • Labeling Requirements:

    • Labels must be in Lithuanian, and include:

      • Product name

      • Manufacturer/importer contact

      • Country of origin

      • Usage instructions and safety warnings

      • CE mark (if applicable)

      • Expiration or lot number (for health/food items)

  • Environmental Compliance:

    • Lithuania fully applies EU environmental rules, including:

      • WEEE (electronic waste)

      • RoHS (hazardous substances)

      • REACH (chemical safety)

      • Eco-labeling and energy efficiency directives

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