Скачать или смотреть 14. Product Liability Directive

This EU Directive establishes new common rules for product liability, aiming to enhance internal market functionality and boost consumer protection. It repeals and replaces an older directive (85/374/EEC) to address challenges posed by new technologies like AI and evolving supply chains. Key changes include expanding the definition of "product" to explicitly cover software, digital manufacturing files, and integrated digital services, and clarifying liability for various economic operators, including online platforms and those involved in circular economy practices. The directive also introduces mechanisms to ease the burden of proof for claimants in complex cases and sets out specific time limits for liability claims.