In order to combat planned obsolescence, a new system requires indicating a degree of repairability on TVs, then on washing machines from next April.
A rating ranging from 1 to 10
From now on, televisions will also have to be designed to last. Indeed, a new system which comes into force from January 8, intends to encourage the repairability of televisions, in particular by facilitating access to spare parts. From now on, each product will be required to display a degree of repairability aimed at informing consumers of the possibility, or not, of extending the life of their television.
This index provided as part of the 2020 anti-waste law indicates a score ranging from 1 to 10 for televisions, as was already the case in recent years for five other product categories: porthole washing machines, laptops , laptops, smartphones and lawn mowers.
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“A necessary clue, but still imperfect”
For its part, the HOP association (Stop planned obsolescence) wanted to welcome “good news”this new device on the label of televisions “essential to inform consumers about the reliability of goods and encourage manufacturers to produce eco-designed goods” being “more complete” than before. However, in his eyes, this ecological device ensuring the enhancement of reparability “still concerns too few products”.
The association particularly regrets “the exclusion of smartphones from this system following a decision by the European Commission”. However, “despite this regrettable lack, the arrival of the sustainability index constitutes a major step forward for consumers and the environment. It is an ambitious innovation in Europe and is already inspiring other countries, such as Belgium. » HOP welcomes this progress, even if late, “a necessary clue, but still imperfect”, according to her. HOP would in fact like the concept to be extended to other product categories, such as headphones, headsets and wireless speakers, bicycles and small household appliances.
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