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EUR-Lex Official Journal · EU-wide · 9 Nov 2024 · Rule change

EU Products Liability Directive (EU) 2024/2853 – National Transposition

Original title: EU Products Liability Directive - National Transposition

Dates and deadlines
Implementation date
9 Dec 2026

Member States must transpose new Products Liability Directive (EU) 2024/2853 into national law. Directive clarifies 'product' definition to explicitly include digital manufacturing files and software. Critical for AI-enabled medical devices, SaMD, and digital health products. Modernizes liability framework for new technologies and circular economy business models.