You may be familiar with the electronic device repairability index introduced in France in 2021. For its part, the European Commission is proposing new labeling for smartphones and tablets. Objective: to give various indications about the durability of a device.
Very specifically, according to the Commission’s proposal, several criteria will appear on this labeling: energy efficiency, battery life, impermeability, dust tightness, resistance to falls and the degree of repairability.
However, an important criterion for whether a particular phone can last a long time is not maintained: its ability to support software updates for a long period of time. If a phone can’t guarantee many software updates, its durability may suffer: it won’t be able to support all the new features.
This new labeling will take the form of a color code ranging from green to red with seven different levels ranging from A to G.
“More sustainable” options
In France, the repairability index, which is presented in the form of a score and color, allows us to know how easily a device can be repaired.
This proposal will be submitted to the European Parliament and the Council during a review period of two months. Then it can be adopted, if there are no objections. Before a 21-month transition period, to give manufacturers time to adjust.
Source: BFM TV
