Businesses that manufacture products for onward supply have
legal responsibilities to the end users of those products and to
other entities in the supply chain.
Understanding those responsibilities allows a manufacturing business to mitigate its
exposure to civil (and potentially criminal) liability, as well as
minimising the risks of reputationally-damaging product recalls or
high-profile claims.
This article summarises some key aspects of the product
liability regime before considering how appropriate provisions in
contracts between manufacturers and their supply chain partners can
help to manage the risks associated with product liability
claims.
Product liability: summary of key aspects of the regime
