Key Areas
Legal Frameworks
EU, US, and Asia-Pacific interpretations and requirements.
History of Product Liability
Evolution of concepts and major developments.
Understanding Requirements
Standards, regulations, and practical implications.
Product liability shapes our world. It defines how products must be designed, manufactured, and monitored. Among its key concepts, 'state of technology' and 'state of the art' stand out - as both crucial and problematic. Courts reference them. Laws require them. But their interpretation remains vague and varies across jurisdictions.
Personal liability extends to executives and managers. They can face direct consequences for inadequate safety measures or negligent decisions. This adds a critical dimension to corporate decision-making and risk assessment.
Developers, in contrast, operate within defined frameworks. Their liability is typically limited to their specific responsibilities and the resources and guidelines provided to them.
This site explores these concepts in the context of global product liability. We examine how different regions interpret them, what precedents exist, and why understanding them matters for anyone involved in product development or liability assessment.
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Nobody really knows what "state of technology" or "state of the art" requires:
This site aims to provide a framework for understanding these complex concepts. With your support and contributions, it could evolve into a comprehensive resource for organizations dealing with state of technology and state of art requirements.
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EU, US, and Asia-Pacific interpretations and requirements.
Evolution of concepts and major developments.
Standards, regulations, and practical implications.
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