Written by Thomas Opsomer, iFixit’s EU policy spokesperson. We recently reported on the hit-or-miss availability of repair-related information that consumers are entitled to in our blog post “One Year Into EU Ecodesign Rules, 80% of Smartphones Still Lack Required Repair Information”.  While you may have a hard time accessing repair information as a consumer, professional …

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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.

Spain is currently transposing the European Right to Repair Directive through the Ley de Consumo Sostenible (Sustainable Consumption Law), led by the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and 2030 Agenda. Although the draft represents an important step forward, key issues, such as a clearer definition of what constitutes “reasonable repair prices” have yet to be addressed.