EU Right to Repair directive forces spare parts and longer warranties — Chinese importers hardest hit

The EU's Right to Repair directive requires manufacturers and importers to supply spare parts, offer repairs after the warranty period and extend consumer protection following a repair. The rules aim to reduce electronic and appliance waste. Legal experts warn that small e-commerce importers bringing electronics from outside the EU — particularly from China — face the steepest compliance challenge.

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