The Repairability Index is a rating system that evaluates the ease of repairing a device. It takes into account factors such as the availability of replacement parts, documentation and the level of technical skill required to make repairs.
Introduced in France in 2021, the system expanded in November 2022 to cover nine categories of electronics from smartphones to televisions to lawnmowers and is now mandatory. According to non-profit organisation HOP (Halte a l’Obsolescence Programmée, ‘Stop Planned Obsolescence’), 75% of consumers presented with the index have found it useful when considering a purchase.
The Repairability Index provides consumers with information to make informed decisions when purchasing electronic devices. This can help them choose products that are more sustainable and less wasteful, as they are more likely to be repairable and have a longer lifespan.
The Repairability Index is also designed to incentivise manufacturers to create products that are more sustainable and less wasteful, as they can take into account the ease of repair when designing their products. This can result in products that are more cost-effective to repair and can reduce e-waste in the long run.
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