Product liability & supply chain

This obligation may arise from both product liability law and tort law (in conjunction with the principles of producer liability). The corrective measures are varied and may also include recalling or withdrawing the product from the market. We advise product manufacturers on organising such measures along the supply chain right through to the end customer.

Liability for defective products can also be prevented to a certain extent. On the one hand, this can be achieved by carefully preparing the accompanying documentation. On the other hand, this can be achieved through contractual provisions in the supply chain (e.g. quality assurance agreements with suppliers, framework agreements with downstream players in the supply chain). We support manufacturers and other players in the supply chain in preparing instructions for use, safety information and other accompanying documents. We also have many years of experience in drafting quality assurance agreements and supplier contracts and in setting up product compliance structures within companies.

Please refer to our case law report on product law and our client information on current developments in the field of product safety law.