This page explains who is responsible for product safety in this shop and which EU rules apply to the types of goods we sell. It is general information written by SIA VTLSHOP on the basis of the official sources listed at the bottom (numbers in square brackets refer to that list). It is not legal advice, and the official texts prevail.
Who is responsible
SIA VTLSHOP (registration no. 50203793041, Bērzu iela 3-30, Ropāži, LV-2135, Latvia, info@shopvtl.online, +371 29298500) is the seller of the goods in this shop and the importer and EU contact for product safety matters [1]. Every product page has a section “Product safety information (GPSR)” with the product model, the seller and EU contact, and the safety warnings that belong to that type of product.
Manufacturer information
The name, trade mark and postal address of the manufacturer of each product are provided before purchase on request at info@shopvtl.online. Where we take manufacturer details from a supplier’s listing or documents, the source is stated next to them on the product page.
CE marking and the EU declaration of conformity
The CE marking is required only for products covered by harmonised EU rules. Before affixing it, the manufacturer identifies the applicable requirements, compiles technical documentation, draws up the EU declaration of conformity and keeps both for at least 10 years after the product is placed on the market [2]. Many of the goods we sell (hand tools, fasteners, most body and interior parts, tents and similar items) are not covered by a CE-marking rule and are not required to carry the mark; they are still subject to the general product safety rules [1]. Where a product is subject to CE marking, the EU declaration of conformity is available on request at info@shopvtl.online.
| Type of product | EU rules that typically apply (depends on the specific design, voltage and features) |
|---|---|
| Winches, jacks, hoists and other lifting or recovery equipment | Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC [3], replaced by Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 from 20 January 2027 [4] |
| Electrical products with mains-voltage supply (for example chargers, compressors, lamps) | Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU [5] and EMC Directive 2014/30/EU [6] |
| Products with a radio function | Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU [7] |
| Batteries and accumulators | Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 [8] |
| Gloves, protective clothing, helmets and other personal protective equipment | PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 [9] |
| All consumer products | General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 [1] |
Electrical equipment, batteries and packaging
Waste electrical and electronic equipment and used batteries must not be thrown away with household waste. Return them to a collection point or to a retailer that takes them back [10]. In Latvia the register and supervision of producer responsibility are handled by the State Environmental Service (Valsts vides dienests) [11]. Packaging rules for the EU are set by Regulation (EU) 2025/40 [12]; please sort packaging for recycling.
Safety alerts and reporting a concern
Dangerous products that were found in the EU are published in the Safety Gate alert system [13]. If you think a product you bought from us is unsafe or defective, stop using it and write to info@shopvtl.online with the order number and a photo, and we will answer and, where needed, inform the authorities. In Latvia consumers can also contact the Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) [14].
Sources (accessed 11 November 2026)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety. European Union, EUR-Lex. eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/988/oj
- CE marking. European Union, Your Europe (business). europa.eu/youreurope/business/…/ce-marking
- Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive). EUR-Lex. eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2006/42/oj
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (Machinery Regulation). EUR-Lex. eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1230/oj
- Directive 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive). EUR-Lex. eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2014/35/oj
- Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive). EUR-Lex. eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2014/30/oj
- Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive). EUR-Lex. eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2014/53/oj
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (Batteries Regulation). EUR-Lex. eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1542/oj
- Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (Personal protective equipment). EUR-Lex. eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/425/oj
- Directive 2012/19/EU (waste electrical and electronic equipment); Your Europe, WEEE responsibilities. eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2012/19/oj · Your Europe: WEEE
- Valsts vides dienests (State Environmental Service of Latvia). vvd.gov.lv/en
- Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (packaging and packaging waste). EUR-Lex. eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2025/40/oj
- Safety Gate, the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. European Commission. ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts
- Patērētāju tiesību aizsardzības centrs (Consumer Rights Protection Centre, Latvia). ptac.gov.lv/en