Product liability rewritten: The EU's new risk landscape

Against a backdrop of rapid technological change, increasing regulation and cross-border supply chains, the new EU Product Liability Directive is set to have a significant impact on how product risks are managed, where liability may fall, and how claims develop. From AI-enabled products and software to medical devices, connected vehicles and consumer goods, product liability risk is becoming increasingly complex and global.

Join us at our office in London on 15 September for a breakfast seminar drawing on insights from experts across Europe, the UK and the US, as we examine the new EU Product Liability Directive and its impact on businesses within and beyond Europe. We will explore how the revised regime is reshaping liability exposure for manufacturers, importers, distributors and technology providers, and consider the wider implications for global businesses navigating multiple regulatory frameworks.

With the new rules due to be implemented by EU Member States by December 2026, organisations should already be assessing their exposure and readiness. You’ll leave the session with a clear view of what the changes mean in practice along with practical, actionable steps you can take now to strengthen your approach to product risk, compliance and preparedness.

Tea/coffee and pastries will be served upon arrival followed by a light lunch after the seminar.

Further details, including speakers and a final agenda, will be shared closer to the time.

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