The European Parliament has passed new legislation significantly bolstering consumers’ right to repair their electronic devices. The measures aim to reduce the environmental impact of waste and empower consumers to make sustainable choices. The rules will oblige manufacturers to provide support, spare parts, and cost-effective repair services, while also prohibiting them from blocking third-party repairs.
The European Parliament has approved groundbreaking legislation to eradicate products tainted with forced labor from the EU market. The regulation aims to tackle modern slavery and human rights abuses in both import and export markets worldwide, with a focus on countries like China and Turkmenistan. Authorities can investigate suspected forced labor products and ban them from the EU. Companies face fines for non-compliance, while forced labor products may be donated, recycled, or destroyed. Despite concerns over potential disruptions to critical raw material supply chains, the legislation balances concerns with the need to eliminate forced labor in global supply chains.
