Right to Repair & Digital Product Passports
EU 2024/1799
The EU Right to Repair Directive strengthens consumers' rights to have products repaired rather than replaced. It creates a duty for manufacturers to provide repair services at reasonable cost and requires repair-related information in Digital Produc...
Overview
The EU Right to Repair Directive strengthens consumers' rights to have products repaired rather than replaced. It creates a duty for manufacturers to provide repair services at reasonable cost and requires repair-related information in Digital Product Passports — including spare parts availability, repairability scores, and repair instructions.
Key Requirements
The Right to Repair introduces several requirements that directly impact how businesses manage product data and Digital Product Passports.
- Manufacturers must offer repair for products covered by ecodesign rules
- Repair must be available beyond the legal guarantee period
- Spare parts and repair manuals must be accessible
- Repairability score included in product information
- Online platform matching consumers with repair services
- Ban on practices that prevent independent repair
- Software updates cannot reduce product performance
- DPPs must include repair-relevant information
Implementation Timeline
Key dates and milestones for the Right to Repair.
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July 2024
Directive Adopted
Right to Repair Directive adopted by European Parliament and Council.
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July 2026
Member State Transposition
EU member states must transpose the directive into national law.
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2027+
Integration with DPPs
Repair information becomes a mandatory component of Digital Product Passports for covered categories.
Affected Sectors
These product sectors are impacted by the Right to Repair. Each has specific DPP requirements and deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Right to Repair?
An EU directive giving consumers the right to have products repaired at reasonable cost, even after the warranty period. Manufacturers must provide spare parts, tools, and repair information.
How does it affect DPPs?
DPPs must include repair instructions, spare parts availability, repairability scores, and disassembly information — making the passport a key vehicle for Right to Repair compliance.
Which products are covered?
Initially products already covered by ecodesign implementing measures: washing machines, dishwashers, displays, refrigerators, welding equipment, and smartphones/tablets. More will be added.
When does it take effect?
Member states must transpose the directive into national law by July 2026. Practical requirements will align with product-specific DPP delegated acts.
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