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Update: Transposition Of Revised Product Liability Regime By 2026

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The landscape for product liability litigation in Ireland is changing. We have previously written about these developments, including Directive (EU) 2024/2853...

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The landscape for product liability litigation in Ireland is changing. We have previously written about these developments, including Directive (EU) 2024/2853 on liability for defective products (Revised Directive), which came into force in December 2024 and must be transposed by EU Member States, including Ireland, by 9 December 2026.

In response to a recent parliamentary question, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment indicated that the transposition deadline is expected to be met.

The Revised Directive will apply to products placed on the EU market or put into service after 9 December 2026, and manufacturers must prepare for a more stringent compliance environment. For products placed on the market before this date, the Liability for Defective Products Act 1991, which transposed Directive 85/374/EEC (Product Liability Directive), will continue to apply.

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