Adopted text
Liability for defective products
TA-9-2024-0132 · P9_TA(2024)0132 · PE745.537
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Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a proposed directive on liability for defective products, replacing Council Directive 85/374/EEC.¶¶ The position corresponds to the final legislative act, Directive (EU) 2024/2853, after an agreement was reached between Parliament and Council.¶ Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.¶
Key points
- Parliament adopts its position at first reading on the proposal for a directive on liability for defective products.¶
- The position is set out in the text adopted at first reading with a view to adopting Directive (EU) 2024/… on liability for defective products.¶
- The directive would repeal Council Directive 85/374/EEC.
- Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.¶
- The position corresponds to the final legislative act, Directive (EU) 2024/2853, as an agreement was reached between Parliament and Council.¶