Product Liability Directive 1985
| European Union directive | |
| Text with EEA relevance | |
| Title | Directive on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning liability for defective products |
|---|---|
| Made by | Council of the European Union |
| Made under | Art. 100 TEEC |
| Journal reference | L210, 07/08/1985, pp. 29-33 |
| History | |
| Date made | 25 July 1985 |
| Entry into force | 30 July 1985 |
| Implementation date | See table detailing implementation by state |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | 1999/34/EC |
| Substantially amended | |
The Product Liability Directive 85/374/EEC is a directive of the Council of the European Communities (now the European Union) which created a regime of strict liability for defective products applicable in all member states of the European Union, the other EEA members (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and the United Kingdom. Directive 1999/34/EC amended the 1985 directive.