United Kingdom: Product Liability & Safety

The UK's automated vehicles regime enters a critical new phase as the Department for Transport prepares a 2026 consultation on the wider regulatory framework following the Automated Vehicles Act 2024. This consultation will address operational, insurance and liability issues that will determine how claims are handled and risks priced in the emerging self-driving vehicle ecosystem. For insurers, this represents a pivotal opportunity to shape the future claims, liability and data-sharing framework that will u

Asbestos remains present in many UK buildings despite being banned decades ago. Understanding where this hazardous material is commonly found, recognizing the risks of exposure, and knowing how to respond if you discover it are essential steps in protecting yourself and your family from serious health consequences.

A UK-based dog food subscription service, Years, has issued a voluntary recall of its fresh meals after nearly 200 dogs developed sudden bilateral dry eye following a recipe change that introduced buckwheat. The company is investigating whether contamination in its buckwheat supply may be linked to the reported cases, while affected pet owners explore potential compensation claims for veterinary costs and related damages.

The European Union Ecolabel represents a voluntary certification system that evaluates products across their entire lifecycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal. As the EU transitions toward a circular economy model, this world-renowned label helps distinguish credible environmental claims from misleading ones through transparent, independently verified standards.

Following a commitment in the King's Speech in 2024, the government consulted about banning the sale of high-caffeine drinks to under 16s in England, receiving 1,095 responses. It has now confirmed that it will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027.

Two recent High Court judgments have illustrated the importance of public law in the food and consumer sector, highlighting the possibility of successful judicial review challenges to decisions made by public bodies.

This article explores the importance of public liability insurance, its benefits for day-to-day risk management and the key issues businesses should understand when taking out cover.

This article gives a high-level overview of the legal remedies available to consumers when products are faulty or not fit for their intended purpose.

A recent BBC investigation has found that some teeth whitening kits containing dangerously high levels of hydrogen peroxide are available to buy on social media...