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The new Product Liability Directive: An update on the EU’s modernised, consumer-friendly product liability regime

On 18 November 2024, the the new Product Liability Directive (PLD) was published and will come into force on 9 December 2024. It will update the EU-wide regime governing claims by consumers for compensation where a product causes them harm. The EU’s current product liability regime dates back to 1985.

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