Written by Thomas Opsomer, iFixit’s EU policy spokesperson. Mandatory repair information for smartphones Since June 20th, 2025, smartphones and tablets sold in the EU are subject to repairability requirements. These also include a mandatory repairability score and an obligation to publish repair information. The repairability score is self-reported by manufacturers and rates the ease of …

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With 6 weeks to go, International Repair Day (October 17) feels like it’s right around the corner. So, we thought we’d share some inspiration and ways to get involved.

Por Claudia Bosch, coordinadora de la campaña Electrónica Justa en SETEM Catalunya. El Estado español está trabajando en la transposición de la Directiva europea sobre el derecho a reparar, a través de la Ley de Consumo Sostenible, liderada por el Ministerio de Derechos Sociales, Consumo y Agenda 2030. Aunque el texto supone un avance y …

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The EU’s R2R Directive was a big win for our campaign. By 31 July 2026, all EU Member States are required to transpose the Directive into national law. But what does the reality look like?