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Directive (EU) 2024/2853 on liability for defective products

European Parliament and Council of the European Union · published 2024-11-18 · OJ L 2024/2853

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eu-product-liability-directive · last checked 2026-10-09 · voice: government · origin: global north

In force since December 2024; applies to products placed on the market after 9 December 2026, when it replaces Directive 85/374/EEC.

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    From December 2026 the EU treats software, including AI systems, as a product for no-fault liability, which changes what producers must be able to show when harm occurs.

    Used in: Liability exposure