Right to Repair

EU JRC Updates Product Groups List With New ESPR and Batteries Projects

The EU JRC has updated its product group priorities, signaling upcoming technical requirements for repairability, circularity, and battery design under the ESPR and Batteries Regulation. These workstreams will shape the specific ecodesign and removability standards that will determine future market access and product design requirements across multiple sectors.

3 Apr 2026, 18:07susproc.jrc.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce Backs Draft Law PL 8648 Transposing Directive (EU) 2024/825 on Green Claims and Durability Information

Luxembourg is progressing the transposition of Directive (EU) 2024/825, with strict new rules on greenwashing and product durability information set to apply from September 2026. Companies must audit environmental claims and update pre-contractual disclosures to include repairability and software support data to maintain compliance and market access.

3 Apr 2026, 09:55cc.luLuxembourg

EU JRC Study Identifies Policy Parameters For Removal And Replacement Of Portable And LMT Batteries

The EU Joint Research Centre has defined 15 technical parameters to standardise battery removability and replaceability under the Batteries Regulation and ESPR. These criteria signal upcoming design mandates for hardware fasteners, tool accessibility, and software transparency that will dictate product architecture and compliance strategies.

1 Apr 2026, 08:36publications.jrc.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Japan MOE Adopts Roadmap for Promoting Reuse

Japan’s Ministry of the Environment has adopted a national roadmap to scale reuse, repair, and refurbishment markets through 2040, with key implementation targets set for 2030. Businesses should anticipate new "good reuse" guidelines by 2027 and potential revisions to green public procurement criteria, signaling a shift toward circular business models.

31 Mar 2026, 18:34env.go.jpJapan

US EPA Issues Guidance Allowing NOx Sensors to Replace DEF Quality Sensors in Diesel Engines

The US EPA issued guidance on March 26, 2026, allowing diesel engine manufacturers to use NOx sensors instead of dedicated urea quality sensors (UQS) for DEF monitoring. This flexibility enables manufacturers to reduce engine shutdown risks caused by sensor failures and allows for fleet software updates without violating Clean Air Act anti-tampering provisions.

29 Mar 2026, 17:19epa.govUnited States

Italy Adopts Legislative Decree No 30/2026 Implementing Directive (EU) 2024/825 on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition

Italy has formally adopted Legislative Decree No 30/2026, transposing the EU’s green transition consumer protection rules into national law. Companies must prepare for a September 2026 enforcement date by auditing marketing claims and enhancing product durability and reparability disclosures for the Italian market.

29 Mar 2026, 17:01eur-lex.europa.euItaly

Japan METI Amends Ordinance on Recycled Parts Use for Copying Machines

Japan has expanded its circular economy framework for copiers to include mandatory resource-efficiency and repairability criteria for repair and leasing businesses, effective March 2026. Companies must now integrate design-for-disassembly and material safety evaluations into downstream service operations, shifting compliance responsibility across the entire product lifecycle.

27 Mar 2026, 20:38kanpo.go.jpJapan

Japan METI Updates Waste-Prevention Criteria for Electric Refrigerator Manufacturers and Repair Businesses

Japan's METI has updated waste-prevention criteria for electric refrigerators, effective April 1, 2026, introducing new resource efficiency and durability mandates for repair and rental operators. Businesses must integrate circularity into product lifecycles, prioritizing component longevity and safe repairability to comply with stricter resource utilization standards.

27 Mar 2026, 20:37kanpo.go.jpJapan

Japan (METI) Amends Waste-Prevention Criteria for Unit-Type Air Conditioners

Japan's METI has expanded waste-prevention and resource efficiency requirements for unit-type air conditioners to include repair and leasing operators, effective May 2026. Businesses across the value chain must adapt design, repair practices, and leasing models to meet new material rationalization standards and updated reporting formats.

27 Mar 2026, 20:37kanpo.go.jpJapan

Japan Adopts Resource Use and Decarbonisation Promotion Design Guidelines for Designated Products

Japan has finalized new design guidelines for resource efficiency and decarbonization, effective April 1, 2026, for manufacturers of designated products. Businesses must now embed circularity—specifically durability, repairability, and disassembly—into core product design while ensuring compliance with safety and hazardous substance regulations.

27 Mar 2026, 19:57kanpo.go.jpJapan

Scotland Publishes Consultation Analysis For Draft Circular Economy Strategy

The Scottish Government has published its consultation analysis for the draft Circular Economy Strategy, signaling strong stakeholder support for mandatory product stewardship and sector-specific regulations. Businesses should prepare for a shift toward legally binding targets and expanded producer responsibility schemes, particularly for plastics, packaging, and electronics.

27 Mar 2026, 18:42gov.scotUnited Kingdom

Germany Justice Minister Signals Youth Social Media Protections, Anti-Greenwashing Rules and Right to Repair

Germany’s Justice Minister has signaled upcoming legislative priorities focusing on youth digital protections, stricter anti-greenwashing enforcement, and a mandatory right to repair for electronics. These developments indicate a shift toward more rigorous substantiation for environmental claims and mandatory serviceability requirements for consumer hardware and digital platforms.

27 Mar 2026, 18:31bundesregierung.deGermany

EU Commission Delegated Regulation Amends Regulation (EU) 2018/858 on Secure Access to Vehicle OBD and Repair Information

The EU Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation on March 23, 2026, establishing new standards for secure, non-discriminatory access to vehicle diagnostic and repair information. OEMs must update data architectures and APIs to support third-party access to safety-critical systems like ADAS and batteries while maintaining compliance with rigorous vehicle cybersecurity mandates.

26 Mar 2026, 11:48eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Approves Bill to Implement EU Repair Directive for Consumer Electrical Appliances

The Dutch government has approved legislation to implement the EU Repair of Goods Directive, mandating manufacturer repair obligations for consumer electronics starting in 2026. Businesses must restructure service models and supply chains to provide affordable repairs and spare parts while removing technical barriers for independent repairers.

25 Mar 2026, 21:28rijksoverheid.nlNetherlands

Norwegian Government Proposes Amendments to Marketing and Consumer Laws to Implement Directive (EU) 2024/825

Norway has proposed legislation to implement EU Directive 2024/825, introducing strict bans on greenwashing and new requirements for durability and repairability information by late 2026. Businesses must audit environmental claims and product labeling strategies now to mitigate enforcement risks and ensure compliance with mandatory sustainability and repairability disclosures.

24 Mar 2026, 11:56regjeringen.noNorwayEuropean Economic AreaEuropean Union

UK Government Introduces 90-Day Repair Deadline For Faulty Smart Meters

UK energy suppliers must repair or replace faulty smart meters within 90 days starting May 2026, alongside a mandate to phase out 2G/3G-dependent devices by 2033. This shift increases operational liability and necessitates proactive supply chain planning for network-compatible hardware to mitigate enforcement risks and compensation costs.

22 Mar 2026, 17:19gov.ukUnited Kingdom

GB Adopts Ecodesign and Energy Information Requirements for Household Tumble Dryers

The UK has enacted new ecodesign and energy labelling regulations for household tumble dryers in Great Britain, with requirements phasing in from April 2026. Businesses must align with stricter energy efficiency standards, mandatory "right to repair" obligations for spare parts and disassembly, and updated GB-specific energy labelling for all sales channels.

22 Mar 2026, 10:42legislation.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

UK Government Response on Ecodesign and Energy Labelling for Household Tumble Dryers

The UK government confirmed final ecodesign and energy labelling rules for household tumble dryers in March 2026, aligning GB standards with current EU regulations. Manufacturers face higher energy efficiency thresholds and mandatory repairability labeling, requiring supply chain adjustments within a 10-month transition period.

22 Mar 2026, 10:06gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Michigan HB 5722 (2026) Proposes Right-To-Repair Obligations For Motorized Wheelchair OEMs

Michigan introduced HB 5722 in March 2026, proposing mandatory right-to-repair obligations for motorized wheelchair manufacturers. This extension of circular economy mandates into medical devices requires OEMs to reassess proprietary service models and spare parts availability to mitigate consumer protection risks.

19 Mar 2026, 19:24legislature.mi.govUnited States

Germany Transposes EU Greenwashing Rules Into Unfair Competition and Consumer Law

Germany has formally transposed EU Directive 2024/825 into national law, with strict new rules on greenwashing and product durability information applying from September 2026. Businesses must audit all environmental claims and sustainability labels for German market access, ensuring third-party certification and robust substantiation to avoid unfair competition litigation.

18 Mar 2026, 16:07recht.bund.deGermanyEuropean Union