One year after the implementation of EU rules on smartphone repair rights, the Right to Repair Europe report shows that over 80% of devices lack necessary repair information. The rules, effective since June 2025, require manufacturers to publish repair information and report repair scores, but the European Product Energy Efficiency Label Register indicates that only about 18% of models provide links to spare parts prices or repair guides. Some manufacturers have been rated A for self-assessment compliance and set broad spare parts price ranges, despite the regulations mandating the public disclosure of relevant information. The European Commission has not actively verified the data, resulting in many blank fields going undetected. iFixit calls for stronger enforcement and allows consumers to report non-compliant behavior. The new rules will take effect next February, requiring new smartphones to be equipped with replaceable batteries (except for wearable devices).
One year after the implementation of EU rules on smartphone repair rights, a report by Right to Repair Europe indicates that over 80% of devices still lack necessary repair information. The organization noted that the rules effective since June 2025 require manufacturers to publish repair information and report repair scores, but the European Product Energy Efficiency Label Registry shows that only about 18% of models provide links to spare parts prices or repair guides. Some non-compliant manufacturers even self-rate themselves as Class A, with very broad ranges for spare part prices. Although the regulations mandate the public disclosure of spare part prices and repair manuals, the EU Commission has not yet actively verified the data, resulting in many blank fields going undetected. Thomas Opsomer, a spokesperson for iFixit, said that enforcement needs to be strengthened and consumers should be allowed to report non-compliance. The new rules will take effect in February next year, requiring new phones to be equipped with replaceable batteries (except for wearable devices).