An overhaul of EU product liability rules introduced late last year will make it easier for consumers to sue companies located outside the bloc for harm caused by defective products, including medech and pharmaceuticals.
Non-EU Medtech Firms May Face Suits Under New Product Liability Directive
The EU’s new Product Liability Directive will make it easier for European consumers to seek compensation relating to defective products even if manufacturers are based outside the bloc. Legal experts caution that this could have substantial implications for pharmaceutical companies.
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