In consumer law in the UK _sellers_ are responsible for what they sell. This seems right as it means you can sue the seller, they can sue their supplier if the

In consumer law in the UK _sellers_ are responsible for what they sell. This seems right as it means you can sue the seller, they can sue their supplier if they too were sold a product that didn't meet the description of what they were sold. That way the seller, who can afford to spend on expertise to make sure products are up to scratch, bears responsibility. It's not perfect, but it makes sense this way IMO.