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EU\u2019S Right to Repair Directive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nilg\u00fcn Aytekin \/\/ 27.05.2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The European Parliament recently approved the “Right to Repair” directive, which strengthens consumers’ rights to repair their products. The new law includes regulations that encourage consumers to access repair options in order to extend the lifespan of their products. Under these regulations, manufacturers will be required to provide repair services at reasonable costs even after the warranty periods expire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Right to Repair Directive is seen as an important step towards sustainability due to its ability to extend the lifespan of products, prevent waste-related environmental pollution, save costs, and strengthen consumer rights. Online platforms that facilitate finding local repair workshops and refurbished product sellers, along with making the repair processes transparent and accessible, aim to provide long-term benefits for both individual consumers and the environment, promoting responsible consumption habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the scope of the Right to Repair Directive?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The European Green Deal, was initiated by the European Commission in December 2019 with a series of legal initiatives to make the EU climate-neutral by 2050. As part of these initiatives, the Right to Repair Directive was proposed to promote repair and prevent ‘planned obsolescence’ practices. The European Parliament approved the directive in April 2024, aiming to support the repair sector, and granted member states two years to implement the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scope of the Right to Repair Directive includes electronic devices, household appliances, and consumer electronics. It aims to ensure the repairability of common consumer products such as smartphones, tablets, computers, white goods, microwaves, electronic toys, TVs, sound systems, and smart home devices. In terms of industrial scope, it covers electronic and white goods manufacturers, authorized services, independent repair workshops, and refurbished product sellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What will change with the new Directive?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n