Module 16 2024

22/10/2024

Meaning of “Producer”

Any participant in production process

The importer of the defective product

The person putting their name, trade mark or other distinguishing feature on the product

Any person supplying the product whose producer cannot be identified

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Meaning of “Defective Product”

A product is defective when it does not provide the safety which a person is entitled to expect, taking all the circumstances into account, including ● the presentation of the product ● reasonably expected uses ● the time when the product was put into circulation (Article 6)

Defectiveness is an objective standard

● A and Others v National Blood Authority [2001]

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