Right to Repair Directive published in the Official Journal

The Right to Repair Directive (R2RD) was published in the EU Official Journal yesterday. This triggers the transposition deadline for the member states, which ends on 31 July 2026. 

The new rules will

• require manufacturers and, under certain conditions, further market players to repair in-scope products outside the legal warranty and to inform consumers about their obligation,
• amend the legal warranty rules laid down in the Sale of Goods Directive to make repair more attractive than replacement, and
• introduce other measures to promote repair.

Read more in our previous client alert.