RRG Categorie: Product Liability

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  • France – Product Liability

    EU Directive 99/44 transposed into French law by ordnance 2005-136.

  • Belgium – Product Liability

    All EU states apply Directive 1999/44/EC: Two-year warranty for the complete craft (incl. equipments and engine). One-year warranty for second-hand boats.

  • Germany – Product Liability

    All EU states apply Directive 1999/44/EC

  • New Zealand – Product Liability

    National regulations in force.

  • Australia – Product Liability

    National Australian Consumer Law in effect 1 January 2012. First fully national consumer legislation and tightens, in most states, regulations concerning product liability and warranty.

  • Singapore – Product Liability

    Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act, or CPFTA in effect since March 2004

  • Netherlands – Product Liability

    In line with EU Directives

  • Turkey – Product Liability

    National regulations have been harmonized with EU directives.

  • Poland – Product Liability

    All EU states apply Directive 1999/44/ECAll EU states apply Directive 1999/44/EC

  • 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