European Union: EU Directive on liability for defective products
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Entry into force with grace period of Directive on liability for defective products
On 8 December 2024, the Directive on liability for defective products, including rules establishing liability for digital products, entered into force with a grace period. The directive adapts the EU liability rules, specifically the Product Liabili…
SourceAdopted Directive on liability for defective products by Council of EU
On 10 October 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted a Directive on liability for defective products, including rules establishing liability for digital products. The directive adapts the EU liability rules, specifically, the Product Liabil…
SourceReached Parliament and Council of EU agreement on Directive on liability for defective products
On 14 December 2023, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union reached an agreement on the proposed Directive on liability for defective products including rules establishing liability for digital products. The directive adapts t…
SourceAdopted Council general approach on Directive on liability for defective products
On 14 June 2023, the Council of the European Union adopted its general approach on the Directive on liability for defective products. The proposed Directive would expand the definition of product to include software and digital manufacturing files a…
SourceSubmitted EU Commission proposal for a Directive on liability for defective products
On 28 September 2022, the European Commission submitted a proposal for a Directive on liability for defective products. In particular, the proposal would expand the definition of product to include software and digital manufacturing files and clari…
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