COURSE OBJECTIVES: Designed to provide an overview for those who are new to the subject, and an update for those familiar with the basic principles, the course will focus on the impact and practical effects for businesses of compliance with the law in this important area. Delegates will be encouraged to raise their own issues and problems for discussion.
COURSE CONTENT
Civil Liability
- Duty of care in design manufacture and aftersales
- Strict liability for defective products
- Liability within the supply chain
- Defective products
- Defences
- Type of damage covered
Criminal Liability
- Unsafe consumer products
- General Product Safety Regulations 2005
- Who can be prosecuted?
- Due diligence defence
Practical Issues
- Damages recoverable
- Contracts with suppliers
- Recalls
- Product liability claims within Europe and jurisdiction
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Legal advisers, customer relations executives and company secretaries.
"A very well delivered and researched presentation specifically for delegates'' needs."
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