EEA member. Liechtenstein participates in the EU single market via the EEA Agreement. Compliance scores reflect this regulatory alignment and are not directly comparable to non-EU/EEA sourcing countries.
weighted score 1.1 · nine dimensions
Country Risk Profile
Liechtenstein
Sourcing risk, regulatory exposure and audit intelligence for Liechtenstein-origin supply chains.
Forced & child labour
1
No forced or child labour risk identified. No ILAB listings. Very strong labour protections aligned with EEA standards. Full audit access and transparency.
Worker rights & FOA
1
Full compliance with ILO core conventions including C087 and C098. Freedom of association and collective bargaining rights fully protected under EEA-aligned labour law.
OHS & audit transparency
1
Excellent occupational health and safety standards. Full audit transparency. No restrictions on independent social compliance audits. Swiss-standard enforcement.
Food & product safety
1
EU/EEA product safety framework applies. Very low RASFF alert rate. Swiss food safety standards apply via customs union. Strong regulatory enforcement.
Environmental & regulatory
1
Full alignment with EU/EEA environmental regulations. No EUDR commodity production. No IUU fishing exposure. Strong environmental governance.
Governance & anti-corruption
1
Very strong rule of law. Constitutional monarchy with stable democratic governance. TI CPI consistently among the highest globally. Post-2008 financial transparency reforms well-implemented.
Tariff & preferential access
2
EEA single market access for goods. Swiss customs union applies Swiss tariff schedule to third-country imports. Some rules-of-origin complexity from dual EEA/Swiss customs frameworks — not full EU single market for all goods.
Non-tariff barriers
1
Minimal non-tariff barriers. EEA membership ensures mutual recognition of standards and conformity assessments. No enhanced controls on Liechtenstein-origin goods.
Supply chain traceability
1
Excellent traceability. Small, transparent manufacturing base. Full audit access. Strong corporate governance culture in major firms (Hilti, Ivoclar).
Labour & Social Risk
Labour & Social Risk
- Forced labour risk
- No forced labour risk identified. Liechtenstein has very strong labour protections aligned with EEA standards. No ILAB listings. No UFLPA exposure.
- Worker rights
- Full compliance with ILO core conventions. Freedom of association and collective bargaining rights are protected. Labour law aligned with EU/EEA acquis.
- Working conditions
- Working conditions are among the best globally. Occupational health and safety standards follow Swiss and EEA frameworks. Strong enforcement mechanisms.
- Audit transparency
- Full audit access. No restrictions on independent social compliance audits. Transparent regulatory environment. SMETA and BSCI audits are fully reliable.
EU Regulatory Exposure
EU Regulatory Exposure
- EEA status
- EEA member since 1995. EU single market rules apply via the EEA Agreement. No additional tariff barriers for EEA-covered goods entering the EU.
- Customs framework
- Customs union with Switzerland since 1923. Swiss customs tariffs apply to third-country imports. For intra-EEA trade, goods move freely under single market rules.
- EUDR exposure
- Minimal EUDR exposure. Liechtenstein does not produce or process significant volumes of EUDR-regulated commodities (soya, palm oil, cocoa, coffee, rubber, cattle, wood).
- EU Forced Labour Regulation
- Regulation (EU) 2024/3015 applies from December 2027. Very low risk of investigation for Liechtenstein-origin goods given strong labour protections and full audit transparency.
- CBAM
- CBAM applies to covered goods (steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity) but Liechtenstein's manufacturing base is primarily precision engineering and dental technology — limited direct CBAM exposure.
Logistics & Supply Chain
Logistics & Supply Chain
- Primary export corridor
- Road/rail via Switzerland and Austria to EU markets. No direct sea access — relies on Swiss and German ports (Basel, Hamburg, Rotterdam).
- Key transit points
- Swiss-Austrian motorway network. Basel (Rhine shipping). Zurich and Munich airports for air freight.
- Customs union benefit
- Swiss customs union eliminates border friction with Switzerland. EEA membership eliminates regulatory barriers with EU markets.
- Typical transit time
- 1–3 days to major EU markets by road. Minimal customs delays due to EEA and Swiss customs union frameworks.
- Scope 3 relevance
- Very short supply chains to EU markets. Road freight from Liechtenstein to Northwest Europe generates minimal transport emissions relative to intercontinental sourcing.