Citation

Greer TV. J. Consum. Aff. 1992; 26(1): 159-176.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, American Council on Consumer Interests, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1745-6606.1992.tb00021.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article analyzes the complex history of the important new product liability directive of the European Community. The member countries must amend their laws and meet the directive's proconsumer standards and spirit. The lengthy political evolution of this policy involved many aggressive constituencies, including nations, parts of the European Community governance structure, business federations, consumer organizations, and other functional interest groups.