New consumer protection legislation in place requiring importers and manufacturers to report to Health Canada and recalls for products (mostly engines are affected)
RRG Categorie: Product Liability
Boat Licensing and Skippers Certificates Design, Construction and Compliance Requirements of Boats and Components Environment Health & Safety/Exposure Levels Marinas and Harbours Operating Limits Product Liability Registration Regulations for charter boats Safety Equipment Taxation Zero Emission Zones
Canada – Product Liability
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