Product liability, product safety and producer responsibility

Technology is continuously evolving, and as the world moves towards a safer and more climate conscious reality, producers and distributors are increasingly expected to provide risk-free products and establish climate friendly procedures. Regulators, both national and international, have never been more concerned about consumer rights and producer responsibility than now, and it is becoming increasingly important for producers and distributors to have in-depth knowledge of the state of law.

Kromann Reumert specializes in advising producers and distributors in all areas of product law and at all stages of the product's life cycle, from production and distribution to the end-user including producer responsibility at the post-consumer stage.

• We have in-depth knowledge of statutory product requirements, including in relation to marketing, packaging, labelling and consumer guidance, and we regularly assist manufacturers in connection with the launch of new or updated products.
• If product defects or unanticipated risks are discovered, we have a team specializing in product safety issues which has exhaustive experience in handling both voluntary and mandatory corrective measures, including recalls, communicating with the authorities and with insurers.
• In case of claims from contracting parties or end-users, our product liability team is ready to handle any disputes, in or out of court, both in relation to the claimant and insurers.

Our recent case highlights include

• We successfully defended a toy manufacturer which had received a recall order from the Danish Safety Technology Authority
• We defended a product liability claim brought against a global tech manufacturer which involved both fire technical and electrical expert evidence
• We continuously advise producers on the regulatory requirements applying to packaging, labelling, instructions, and extended producer responsibility