Does general liability cover product claims?

General liability usually includes products-completed operations coverage for some product exposure, but many small-business forms exclude or limit it. Dedicated product liability is the safer structure for ingestibles and manufactured goods.

Does an LLC protect owners from product claims?

Not reliably. Plaintiff counsel often names individuals and entities together, so coverage should protect both.

Is product liability required for supplements and peptides?

Not by statute in most cases, but retailers, distributors, and contract partners commonly require proof of coverage. Without it, a single claim can exceed the business's assets.

What is product liability insurance?

Short answer

Product liability insurance covers claims that a product you made, sold, or distributed caused bodily injury or property damage. It is separate from general liability, which excludes product-related injury claims, and it is core coverage for supplement, peptide, and consumer product businesses.

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What product liability covers

Bodily injury claims from a product you manufactured, distributed, or sold
Property damage caused by a product
Defense costs for products claims and class actions
Recall-related expenses, when added by endorsement or separate policy

What it does not cover

Product liability does not cover professional services, employment claims, or data breaches. Many standard forms also exclude unapproved substances and research-use-only products, which is why peptide and supplement programs are written on specialty paper.

What underwriters ask

Manufacturing standards such as cGMP compliance
Certificates of analysis and third-party testing
Labeling, warnings, and marketing claims
Recall plan and adverse event handling

Common questions

Does general liability cover product claims?: General liability usually includes products-completed operations coverage for some product exposure, but many small-business forms exclude or limit it. Dedicated product liability is the safer structure for ingestibles and manufactured goods.
Does an LLC protect owners from product claims?: Not reliably. Plaintiff counsel often names individuals and entities together, so coverage should protect both.
Is product liability required for supplements and peptides?: Not by statute in most cases, but retailers, distributors, and contract partners commonly require proof of coverage. Without it, a single claim can exceed the business's assets.

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