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Placing products on the market in Germany (EU): What you need to know about the new Product Liability Directive
10 December 2024
On 10 October 2024, the Council of the European Union has adopted a Directive to update the EU’s current civil liability regime which is based on the Product Liability Directive from 1985.
The updated Directive aims to modernize the existing liability regime, in particular in the light of past and future technological developments as well as the challenges faced by plaintiffs in proving a claim. According to the updated Product Liability Directive, the new rules not only take into account new technologies, but also aim to make it easier for consumers to claim and enforce compensation for damages for defective products. This brochure is meant to give you an overview of the key changes of the new rules and the challenges you should be prepared for.
Authored by Matthias M. Schweiger, Stefan Mayr, Susanne Küppers.
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