The EU have recast the Liability for defective products directive (EU) 2024/2853, which comes into force 8th December 2024
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32024L2853
Note that the maximum timeframe for entitlement for compensation is normally 10 years, but can be up to 25 years (Article 17) – this could impact minimum document retention periods.
Additionally, the Recast EU General Safety and Performance Regulation 2023/1828 comes into force 13 Dec 2024, and includes both online sales including through market places, and distance selling.
Regulation – 2023/988 – EN – EUR-Lex
