Repairability Index extended to more product groups

Repairability Index extended to more product groups

by | May 9, 2022 | World Focus

Decrees published in the Official Journal of 4 May 2022 formalised the extension of the repairability index to six new product categories. New categories include top-loading washing machines, dishwashers, robot vacuum cleaners, wired and non-wired and high pressure...
HOP investigates French repairability index

HOP investigates French repairability index

by | Mar 1, 2022 | World Focus

The HOP association (Halte à l’Obsolescence Programmée) unveiled an unprecedented investigation report in which it draws an initial assessment of the impact and implementation of the repairability index in France, and suggests ways to improve this system. The flagship...
France to tackle the cost of repairs

France to tackle the cost of repairs

by | May 31, 2021 | World Focus

The French anti-waste and circular economy legislation will create a fund dedicated to the financing of repairs. France plans to introduce the repair fund for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) like printers and computers etc., on the 1 January 2022 via the...