United Kingdom: Product Liability & Safety

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EU Kids Act: What Do The Planned Age Restrictions And Safety Requirements For Minors Online Mean For Providers?
The European Commission has proposed the EU KIDS Act, introducing comprehensive restrictions on minors' access to social media and video-sharing platforms while imposing extensive online safety requirements across digital services. This landmark legislation will require businesses to implement safety-by-design frameworks, age verification systems, and guardian controls, with particularly stringent compliance obligations for Very Large Online Platforms that must prove their services are safe through independ
European Union Media & IT
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Winston Taylor
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When Children's Toy Sand Becomes A Serious Health Risk: Legal Expert Warns Asbestos Found Amongst Product Recalls
Law firm Slater and Gordon warns parents about the serious health risks posed by asbestos contamination in children's toys and craft kits, following over 100 product recalls from major UK retailers since early 2026. Industrial Disease Solicitor Ryan O'Hara explains how contaminated play sand imported from overseas quarries can release dangerous asbestos fibres during normal play, potentially causing fatal lung cancer decades later.
United Kingdom Consumer
Slater and Gordon
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Could Asbestos Be Hiding In Your Cosmetics? What Consumers In The UK Should Know
Millions apply cosmetics daily without considering potential asbestos contamination in talc-based products like face powder and eyeshadow. This examination reveals how asbestos fibres can infiltrate makeup during the mining process, the devastating health risks posed by contaminated cosmetics, and the legal rights available to consumers who have suffered harm from exposure to these dangerous products.
United Kingdom Consumer
LD
Leigh Day
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Early Warning Signs: Using US Medical Malpractice Data To Anticipate UK Claims
US medical malpractice data reveals emerging healthcare liability trends that consistently appear in America before reaching the UK, offering insurers and indemnifiers critical early warning signals. With the gap between US and UK trends narrowing, particularly in areas like aesthetics and GLP-1 weight-loss medications, understanding these patterns becomes essential for identifying and managing risks before they mature into significant liability exposures.
Global Healthcare
BJ
Browne Jacobson
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"We Spend A Lot Of Time Designing The Bridge, But Not Enough Time Thinking About The People Who Are Crossing It.” - Dr Prabhjot Singh
How can intellectual property rights protect innovations designed specifically for women and underrepresented groups in product safety? This article explores the intersection of inclusive design and IP strategy, examining patents, design rights, and trade marks as tools for safeguarding innovations that address long-overlooked safety gaps in consumer products.
United Kingdom IP
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Carpmaels & Ransford LLP
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