noun
product liability; manufacturing liability
Legal and business term for a manufacturer's responsibility for defects or harm caused by their products. Often abbreviated as PL.
製造責任法は、欠陥製品による被害から消費者を守る。
Product liability law protects consumers from harm caused by defective products.
この会社は製造責任を問われて多額の賠償金を支払った。
The company was held liable for manufacturing defects and paid substantial compensation.
Compound of 製造 (manufacturing) and 責任 (responsibility/liability).