Right to Repair

English

1. Introduction
2. New Measures
3. Next Steps
4. Background

1. Introduction

Today, the European Commission adopted a new proposal on common rules promoting the repair of goods, which will result in savings for consumers and support the European Green Deal by reducing waste. Over the decades, replacement has often been preferred over repair due to a lack of incentives post-warranty. This proposal makes repair easier and more cost-effective, boosting the repair sector and encouraging sustainable models.

It ensures more products are repaired within the legal guarantee and enables easier, cheaper repairs beyond the guarantee for items like vacuum cleaners, tablets, and smartphones.

2. New Measures

The proposal introduces a new ‘right to repair’ within and beyond legal guarantees:

Sellers must offer repair during warranty unless replacement is cheaper.
Consumers can demand repair from producers for products that are repairable by law.
Producers must inform about which products they must repair.
An online platform will match consumers with repairers and refurbished sellers.
A European Repair Information Form adds transparency in pricing and terms.
A new EU-wide quality standard will certify committed repairers.

3. Next Steps

The proposal must be adopted by the European Parliament and Council.

4. Background

77% of Europeans feel responsible for climate action. Discarded but repairable products cause massive waste and emissions yearly. Consumers lose €12B yearly by choosing replacement over repair. This initiative aligns with the EU’s 2050 climate neutrality goal and works alongside ecodesign rules and anti-greenwashing directives to empower sustainable consumption.

Right to Repair

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. New Measures

3. Next Steps

4. Background

Πίνακας Περιεχομένων

1. Εισαγωγή

2. Νέα Μέτρα

3. Επόμενα Βήματα

4. Ιστορικό