Some remarks on nanotechnologies, safety and product liability

This paper examines the legal implications of nanotechnology, focusing on consumer protection and product liability. It highlights how the precautionary principle guides regulatory and civil liability frameworks in managing scientific uncertainty and emerging risks. Emphasis is placed on transparency, labelling, and information disclosure as essential tools for informed consent and risk prevention taking into account the recent EU reforms, including the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) and the new Product Liability Directive (EU) 2024/2853. The study argues that precaution operates as a bridge between product safety regulation and civil liability, ensuring a dynamic balance between technological innovation and the protection of health, safety, and consumer trust in the nanotechnology era.