EU opens consultation on making products easier to repair
The European Commission is seeking views through February 9, 2027 on possible future product-repairability requirements.
What the record says
The European Commission opened a public consultation and call for evidence November 3 on making products easier to repair. Questions cover spare parts, repair information, software and firmware, disassembly and repairability information at the point of sale. Feedback will inform an impact assessment for a possible measure under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, currently planned for 2027. Potential product groups include some consumer electronics, small household appliances and light transport devices. The Commission says the scope remains subject to the impact assessment, and some products covered by existing rules are expected to be excluded to avoid overlap. The exercise is open to everyone, with contributions accepted in any official EU language. The announced deadline is February 9, 2027, at midnight Brussels time.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Use the consultation link in the Commission’s announcement to review the questions and participation instructions.
Limits and what is not established
This is evidence gathering for a possible future measure. The proposed scope and adoption timetable are not final requirements or a guarantee of lower repair costs.
Sources checked November 4, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
European Commission DG Environment: original information