New European Union (EU) rules have come into force designed to encourage consumers to repair rather than replace products to tackle the estimated 35 million tonnes of waste the premature disposal of consumer goods generates.
The ‘right to repair’ regulations introduce new rights and supports aimed at encouraging repair over disposal, including a repair obligation for manufacturers of certain products and the establishment of a national repair platform to help consumers locate repair services.
The rules apply to household and electronic products such as washing machines, vacuum cleaners, mobile phones, and tablets.
The regulations are designed to make it easier for consumers to access repair services when products develop faults after the seller’s guarantee period.
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