This Order in Council modifies Part I of the Consumer Protection Act 1987. It implements Directive 1999/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10th May 1999. That Directive amends Council Directive 85/374/EC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning liability for defective products. Directive 85/374 requires Member States to impose liability on producers for damage caused by defects in their products, and is implem