RRG Categorie: Product Liability

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  • South Africa – Product Liability

    Consumer Protection Act. http://www.acts.co.za/consumer-protection-act-2008/. Under this law the manufacturer, importer and distributor are liable for product default and injury sustained by a user of said product. Clear product guidelines for use and markings on vessels are required. The Motor Industry Ombudsman has been appointed to oversee consumer disputes relating to boat engines. www.miosa.co.za

  • United Kingdom – Product Liability

    Consumer Rights Act 2015 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/15/contents/enacted

  • USA – Product Liability

    Product liability is governed by lawsuits and case law. Warranty requirements are covered by federal and state law. For a comprehensive guide on state warranty repair law: http://www.nmma.org/membership/resources/marine-warranty-law. The US Coast Guard (USCG) has authority to require recalls of unsafe boats and certain associated equipment. In most states, liability insurance is not mandatory for boaters. For information on mandatory insurance by state, please visit http://www.nasbla.net/referenceguide/index.php?queryID=6.2.

  • Italy – Product Liability

    EU Directive 1999/44/EC is transposed in the Italian law in 2003

  • Japan – Product Liability

    The Product Liability Law (PL Law) has been in force since July 1, 1995 and the Consumer Safety Act has been in force since 2009. Under these laws, it is required that any accidents be notified to the national government as soon as they are confirmed. JMIA has the toll-free number to get a consultation.

  • Estonia – Product Liability

    Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority https://www.ttja.ee/en

  • Hong Kong – Product Liability

    Not that we are aware of. There is the consumer council that could address these issues.https://www.consumer.org.hk/en