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Regulatory compliance | 6 minute read<\/span><\/i>
\nUpdated: February 2026<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

If your company sells physical products in the EU, chances\u00a0are\u00a0you will be affected by the EU\u2019s new\u00a0<\/span>R<\/span><\/b>ight to Repair Directive.<\/p>\n

The directive introduces new rules that make repair the preferred\u00a0option\u00a0over replacement. Its goal is simple: extend product lifetimes, reduce waste, and make repair easier for consumers and independent repairers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To help you understand what this means in practice, this article explains what the Right to Repair Directive is, which products are covered, what companies must do, and why it matters<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The\u00a0<\/span>EU Right to Repair Directive (EU) 2024\/1799\u00a0is a new EU law designed to promote the repair of goods instead of replacing them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is the new Right to Repair law?<\/span><\/h2>\n

It requires manufacturers to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n