Dispute Resolution Hotline
August 14, 2020
FAQ - Product Liability Regime - India

SUMMARY

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution notified the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (“CPA 2019”) with effect from July 20, 2020 with certain provisions coming into effect on July 24, 2020. The CPA 2019 replaces the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (“CPA 1986”) bringing about seminal changes in the consumer protection regime. An important new area, particularly for manufacturers and exporters to India, is the ‘product liability regime’ introduced under this law. NDA has prepared a Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”), answering questions which are critical for those selling products in India. The FAQs deal with the kinds of products covered, who can initiate product liability claims, determination of liability and possible defenses in the event of a product liability claim.

For the complete FAQs, please click here.

 
Consumer Litigation Team

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Dispute Resolution Hotline

August 14, 2020

FAQ - Product Liability Regime - India

SUMMARY

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution notified the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (“CPA 2019”) with effect from July 20, 2020 with certain provisions coming into effect on July 24, 2020. The CPA 2019 replaces the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (“CPA 1986”) bringing about seminal changes in the consumer protection regime. An important new area, particularly for manufacturers and exporters to India, is the ‘product liability regime’ introduced under this law. NDA has prepared a Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”), answering questions which are critical for those selling products in India. The FAQs deal with the kinds of products covered, who can initiate product liability claims, determination of liability and possible defenses in the event of a product liability claim.

For the complete FAQs, please click here.

 
Consumer Litigation Team

Disclaimer

The contents of this hotline should not be construed as legal opinion. View detailed disclaimer.

This Hotline provides general information existing at the time of preparation. The Hotline is intended as a news update and Nishith Desai Associates neither assumes nor accepts any responsibility for any loss arising to any person acting or refraining from acting as a result of any material contained in this Hotline. It is recommended that professional advice be taken based on the specific facts and circumstances. This Hotline does not substitute the need to refer to the original pronouncements.

This is not a Spam mail. You have received this mail because you have either requested for it or someone must have suggested your name. Since India has no anti-spamming law, we refer to the US directive, which states that a mail cannot be considered Spam if it contains the sender's contact information, which this mail does. In case this mail doesn't concern you, please unsubscribe from mailing list.

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