Revised EU recall directive could cost businesses millions

Businesses that fall foul of the European Union's new laws on product recall could face bills worth...

Businesses that fall foul of the European Union's new laws on product
recall could face bills worth millions, according to Thomas Battell,
director of forensic services at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The revised General Produce Safety Directive gives EU authorities far
greater powers to mandate a product recall on any items that pose a
serious threat to consumers.
Less stringent laws in the US have resulted in product recalls costing up
to $1bn (£616m). EU businesses are, therefore, being urged to