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European Union: New directive on product liability (including goods with AI)

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In brief The European Council adopted the new Product Liability Directive on 10 October 2024, and it is now awaiting publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. From its entry into force, member states will have two years to transpose it into their national law. The new directive derogates Directive 85/374/CEE. Considering the current context in which digitalization and business models based on sustainability and the circular economy are booming, it was crucial…

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Vietnam: Product Liability – Proposed changes to product liability and the consumer protection regime under the draft law on Protection of Consumers’ Rights

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The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has recently published the draft law on Protection of Consumers’ Rights (“Draft Law”). The Draft Law includes a number of proposed changes to the existing product liability and consumer protection framework. If adopted, the Draft Law may have major impacts on the business of companies whose products are produced or sold in Vietnam complying with new requirements under the Draft Law. The MOIT is gathering public comments on…