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The European Commission has today proposed to update civil liability rules for products and services to make them fit for purpose in the digital era. BEUC has repeatedly called for their modernisation, and for a clear and enforceable legal framework, given that products are increasingly digitalised, complex, opaque and when powered with AI, can take autonomous decisions.
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As a part of the Circular Economy package, two proposals from the European Commission will give new rights to consumers and provide them with easier access to more sustainable and durable products.
New requirements for manufacturers of products will be a tangible improvement for consumers. Manufacturers will have to abide by important sustainability criteria such as durability, repairability, upgradeability and chemicals in their products’ design.
Both proposals also introduce new obligations for companies to present key information about the durability and repairability of their products, making it easier for consumers to find and choose the more sustainable option.
New requirements for manufacturers of products will be a tangible improvement for consumers. Manufacturers will have to abide by important sustainability criteria such as durability, repairability, upgradeability and chemicals in their products’ design.
Both proposals also introduce new obligations for companies to present key information about the durability and repairability of their products, making it easier for consumers to find and choose the more sustainable option.
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The European Commission today unveiled new plans for more efficient and sustainable travel, part of a larger EU strategy on ‘sustainable and smart mobility’. For the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), this is a good step towards cleaning up transport.
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Following a complaint that BEUC and 11 of its members1 filed in July 2020 about systematic breaches of air passenger rights in the first half of 2020, and investigations by the European Commission and the Network of Consumer Protection Cooperation authorities (CPC), today 16 major EU-based airlines2 committed to improving their cancellation policies and how they treat passengers in such events.
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