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New rules to ensure the safety of machinery and robots

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The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on a new Machinery Regulation. It revises the existing Machinery Directive and adapts the rules to address the emerging risks and challenges posed by new technologies to machinery products and ensure these can be operated safely. The Read more about New rules to ensure the safety of machinery and robots[…]

New liability rules on products and AI to protect consumers

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The Commission adopted two proposals to adapt liability rules to the digital age, circular economy and the impact of global value chains. Firstly, it proposes to modernise the existing rules on the strict liability of manufacturers for defective products (from smart technology to pharmaceuticals). The revised rules will give businesses legal certainty so they can Read more about New liability rules on products and AI to protect consumers[…]