THE NEW “RIGHT TO REPAIR” IN THE EU
What's new? The new "Right to Repair" in the EU. It has been in effect in the B2C sector since July 31, 2026. For the B2B sector, it will apply from January 1, 2028. The directive covers, in particular, product categories (Annex II of the directive) for which repairability requirements are established at Union level, including: household appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, and tumble dryers; electronic devices such as smartphones; […]