Orgalim - PLD IMCO hearing 22 JAN 2020
Silvia Selandari Trade & Legal Adviser 3 Orgalim at a glance
Who we are
Mechanical Metal Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology Electronics, ICT
Our purpose We are shaping a future that’s good
What we do Orgalim commits to champion an EU policy agenda for sustainable growth; to support the industry in its transformation; and to advance dialogue between business, policymakers and citizens on the relationship of technology to society
What we represent 4
National Associations Great Britain Slovenia Member Associations BEAMA GZS-MPIA Austria EAMA FEEI GAMBICA Spain FMTI SERCOBE Hungary Switzerland 47 Member Associations, 23 Countries Belgium MAGEOSZ SWISSMEM AGORIA Ireland Sweden Bulgaria Ibec TEKNIKFÖRETAGEN BASSEL Italy Associate members Croatia ANIE Croatian Chamber ANIMA Turkey of Economy MAKFED HUP Latvia MASOC Sector Associations Denmark AFECOR DI Lithuania AQUA LINPRA Finland CECAPI Technology Luxembourg CECE Industries of Finland FEDIL Metal CEIR C.E.F.A.C.D. France The Netherlands FIEEC FME EFCEM FIM METAALUNIE EGMF EURALARM Norway Germany Norsk Industri EUROPACABLE VDMA EUROPUMP WSM Portugal FARECOGAZ ZVEI AIMMAP FEM PNEUROP T&D Europe 5 21-Jan-20
TRUST 21-Jan-20 Safety legislation
Aim: ensure safety of products used by consumers
Machinery Directive (Directive 2006/42/EC)
Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (Directive 2014/35/EU)
General Product Safety Directive (GPSD –Directive 2001/95/EC) 21-Jan-20 Product Liabilty Directive – striking the right balance
Damage caused by product
Producer: strict liability
Consumer: defect + damage + link 21-Jan-20 Product Liability Directive – Orgalim’s views
Fit for the digital age
Strengths:
Technologically neutral: development & competitiveness
Right balance in case of damage caused by a defective product
Creates legal certainty for companies & consumers 21-Jan-20 Key topics
➢ Burden of proof
➢ Liability of tech products (AI) Thank you!
Silvia Selandari Trade & Legal Adviser