LATVIA
How does the ethical review process work in Latvia and which are the designated ethics committees?
There is a Central Medical Ethics Committee in Latvia that was established by the Cabinet of Ministers in 1998. It is an independent committee which in addition to reviewing research projects, publishes opinions, recommendations and informs the public on bioethical issues.
There are also 3 independent ethics committees that consider clinical trials. Approval from both an ethics committee and the State Agency of Medicine is required for trials to go ahead.
