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 EAMA FEEI GAMBICA Spain FMTI SERCOBE Hungary 47 Member Associations, 23 Countries MAGEOSZ SWISSMEM AGORIA Ireland Bulgaria Ibec TEKNIKFÖRETAGEN BASSEL Associate members Croatia ANIE Croatian Chamber ANIMA Turkey of Economy MAKFED HUP Latvia MASOC Sector Associations AFECOR DI Lithuania AQUA LINPRA CECAPI Technology Luxembourg CECE Industries of Finland FEDIL Metal CEIR C.E.F.A.C.D. The FIEEC FME EFCEM FIM METAALUNIE EGMF EURALARM 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