(AGENPARL) – BRUXELLES mer 10 maggio 2023 As products have become more complex in the digital age, the European Commission published a proposal for a new directive on liability of defective products in September 2022. This would revise the existing Product Liability Directive, adopted nearly 40 years ago in 1985. The proposal aims to bring the European Union’s product liability regime up to speed with the digital age, circular economy business models and global value chains. The proposal introduces new provisions to address liability for products such as software (including artificial intelligence systems) and digital services that affect how the product works (e.g. navigation services in autonomous vehicles). It also alleviates the burden of proof for victims under certain circumstances. The proposal clarifies the liability rules for companies that substantially modify products before resale to extend the product lifecycle (circular economy). The proposed rules would also ensure that consumers are compensated for defective products manufactured outside the EU. The Parliament and Council are currently working on establishing their respective positions on the draft legislation. Second edition. The ‘EU Legislation in Progress’ briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure.

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