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European Union: Entry into force with grace period of 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…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2022-09-28
under deliberation

On 28 September 2022, the European Commission submitted a proposal for a Directive on liability fo…

2023-06-14
under deliberation

On 14 June 2023, the Council of the European Union adopted its general approach on the Directive on…

2023-12-14
under deliberation

On 14 December 2023, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union reached an agree…

2024-10-10
adopted

On 10 October 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted a Directive on liability for defectiv…

2024-12-08
in force

On 8 December 2024, the Directive on liability for defective products, including rules establishing…