53. What types of liability are recognized in your jurisdiction? Liability under Norwegian law can be distinguished between civil and criminal liability. Criminal liability may be incurred by anyone who violates penal provisions, either in the penal code, or provisions in other acts of legislation which is sanctioned with criminal liability. Civil liability can be…

1. What types of liability are recognized in your jurisdiction? Dutch liability law generally distinguishes between contractual liability on the one hand and non-contractual liability on the other. Non-contractual liability not only includes fault-based liability (‘onrechtmatige daad‘) but also includes a regime of strict liability for defective products (‘productaansprakelijkheid‘). The regime for strict liability constitutes…

A comprehensive guide to the legal implications around product liability in China. Prepared in association with Fangda Partners, one of China’s most prestigious and well-regarded law firms. This is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: China, which can be purchased here for GBP 119.   1. What types of liability are recognized in your jurisdiction?…

The legal framework for product liability in Poland. Prepared in association with DLA Piper, a leading law firm in Poland, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Poland, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   1. What types of liability are recognized in your jurisdiction? Under Polish law, the following types of…

All about product liability in Canadian pharma. Prepared in association with Fasken, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Canada, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   1. What types of liability are recognized in your jurisdiction? In general terms, product liability arises from claims in contract or civil wrongs…

Find out about product liability in Colombian pharma. Prepared in association with Cavelier Abogados, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Colombia, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   1. What types of liability are recognized in your jurisdiction? Contractual and extracontractual responsibility under the general principle that…

Product liability in Romanian Pharma – a legal guide. Prepared in association with Mușat & Asociații, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Romania, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   1. What types of liability are recognized in your jurisdiction? The failure to comply with the Romanian pharma…

Get to know the legal situation around product liability in Peru. Prepared in association with Osterling Abogados, a leading global law firm, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Peru, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   1. What types of liability are recognized in your jurisdiction? Regarding the quality of the pharmaceutical products…

All legal aspects surrounding product liability. Prepared in association with Gorrissen Federspiel, a leading law firm in Denmark, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Denmark, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   1. What types of liability are recognized in your jurisdiction? Generally, a person or company may incur liability by way of…

The low-down on the situation regarding product liability in Spain. Prepared in association with Faus Moliner Abogados, a leading law firm in Spain, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Spain, available to purchase here for GBP 119.   1. What types of liability are recognized in your jurisdiction? The Spanish regime for product liability…