Product Safety Law

Product safety law regulates the safety requirements for products – from development and manufacturing to placing on the market. For companies, this means that a

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nyone who manufactures, distributes or trades products for the European market (or the EEA) is liable for their safety. Whether it's CE marking, conformity assessment, recall obligations or market surveillance – violations can have not only legal but also economic and reputational consequences. Manufacturers, importers and distributors in particular must be aware of their responsibilities and act in accordance with the law.
 

GvW's lawyers provide comprehensive support to clients in all matters relating to product safety law – with technical understanding, regulatory depth and entrepreneurial foresight. Our advice combines legal precision with practical feasibility. We accompany you during product development, represent you vis-à-vis authorities and provide support in the event of crises involving recalls or complaints by market surveillance authorities. Clients particularly value our interdisciplinary expertise at the interface between product liability, IP and regulatory market compliance.

Our main areas of practice

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Advice on CE marking and conformity procedures in accordance with EU directives and EU regulations

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Support with technical documentation and product labelling

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Risk assessment and warning notices in the context of product development

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Advice on reporting obligations and product recalls, including crisis communication

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