Webb19 okt. 2024 · The current liability rules are based on two pillars: the Product Liability Directive and non-harmonised national liability rules. The Product Liability Directive protects consumers who suffer injury or property damage from defective products and covers products ranging from garden chairs to medicines, cars and AI-driven products. Webb10 apr. 2024 · In Finland, the Product Liability Directive was implemented with the Finnish Product Liability Act (694/1990, as amended). In 2024, the European Commission evaluated the Product Liability Directive and concluded that, despite the passing of time, it has remained mainly efficient and relevant, but that it also has some shortcomings.
Reform of the Product Liability Directive - European Law Institute
WebbProduct Liability Directive in 1985 is no longer adapted to the multiple challenges brought by new technologies in 2024. This situation creates legal uncertainty for both businesses and consumers, multiplies the risk of unequal treatment of consumers in the Single Market, prevents consumer redress and trust in ... Webbrecognises that the revision of the Directive in question addresses numerous consumer demands, such as the identification of those liable, access to information and … somewhere over the rainbow by hawaiian guy
EU Product Liability Directive still an adequate tool according to …
Webb20 mars 2024 · The proposal aims to bring the EU’s product liability regime up to speed with the digital age, the circular economy business models, the global value chains, and the need to ease the burden of proof for consumers seeking compensation for … Webb12 apr. 2024 · Last month the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Directive on common rules promoting the repair of goods ("the Repair Directive"). The proposal delivers on the EU's plans to create a circular economy by laying down rules to encourage the repair of defective goods and keep them in use for as long as possible, rather than replacing … Webb7 okt. 2024 · On 28 September 2024, the European Commission published two proposals aimed at modernising product liability rules in the digital age. The proposal is the first … somewhere over the rainbow by judy garland