Navigating EU Product Liability Directive (PLD) with SBOM

Between 1957 and 1962, more than 10,000 babies were born with physical abnormalities caused by the drug thalidomide. Out of this came stricter regulations for approving new drugs and vaccines that remain in effect to this day.

Following the thalidomide disaster, the European Commission - introduced the Product Liability Directive (PLD) as a cornerstone of consumer protection. This directive ensures that individuals harmed by defective products can claim compensation.

Recent updates to the PLD aim to modernize its scope, tackling challenges posed by emerging technologies and holding producers of digital products accountable for potential harm, much like the physical impact of thalidomide. This underscores the need for businesses, particularly in the digital sector, to understand its implications and adapt proactively.