The new EU Product Liability Directive – what it means for your commercial contracts

Join CMS lawyers from Germany, Hungary, France and China for a practical look at what the new regime means for commercial contracts and risk allocation.

The webinar is aimed at in-house legal, commercial and compliance teams and will focus on the steps businesses should consider as the new rules begin to apply from 9 December 2026.

We will cover:

• What changes under the new Directive – including the expanded concept of a product, the broader range of potentially liable parties and new evidentiary rules.
• How global supply chains are affected – including the position of non-EU manufacturers and the roles of importers, authorised representatives, fulfilment service providers and distributors.
• Which contracts need attention – including intra-group and distribution/dealer agreements, indemnities, cooperation obligations and internal allocation of risk
• Software, AI and post-market liability – including software updates, cybersecurity patches, documentation requirements and contractual safeguards.
• Insurance and practical next steps – including potential coverage gaps and the actions businesses should consider when reviewing their contractual and governance frameworks.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and understand how this could affect your business.

Register now and secure your spot!