The EU Commission introduced a new proposal for a Directive on common rules promoting the repair of goods

The EU Commission adopted a new proposal on ruling the repair of goods supporting the European Green Deal
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On 22 March 2023, the EU Commission adopted a new proposal on ruling the repair of goods supporting the European Green Deal. The proposal will make more accessible and cheaper the repair of a defective product instead of the replacement, with the expiration of the legal guarantee. The goal is to support producers and sellers to spread sustainable business.

The new measures proposed include:

  • the right for consumers to claim repair from producers;
  • the right to information about the products that producers are obliged to repair themselves;
  • an online matchmaking repair platform to connect consumers with repairers and sellers;
  • a European Repair Information Form; and
  • a European quality standard for repair services.

The proposed regulation is awaiting adoption by the EU Parliament and the Council.