The effects of globalization are increasingly felt all over the world. The world is becoming more homogeneous, since different kinds of products can be offered to a wider range of customers. Each state or union of states protects its domestic market and sets trade barriers to imports of products. One way to ensure smooth functioning of foreign trade is to apply conformity assessment. The article aims to evaluate conformity assessment system, to analyze its development and changes before Latvia‟s accession to the EU‟s single market. The research is significant because it reflects the relationship between conformity assessment system, its elements and economic development. Qualitative research methods have been applied by authors. In the result of the research, it will be possible to identify the mutual influence of conformity assessment and globalization on the basis of the identified coherence.