New rules, new players: Who’s next in the EU’s product‑liability shake‑up? EU Product Liability Directive

Directive (EU) 2024/2853 (EU PLD) represents an important change in EU product liability, modernising the framework to reflect increasingly complex, tech‑driven products and global supply chains. Consumer protection is strengthened by expanding both what qualifies as a “product” and who can be held liable, extending exposure well beyond the traditional manufacturer. Article 8 of the EU Product Liability Directive broadens the scope of EU product liability rules: manufacturers, platforms, and…
By: Hogan Lovells