Written by Thomas Opsomer, iFixit’s EU policy spokesperson. Mandatory repair information for smartphones Since June 20th, 2025, smartphones and tablets sold in the EU are subject to repairability requirements. These also include a mandatory repairability score and an obligation to publish repair information. The repairability score is self-reported by manufacturers and rates the ease of … Continue reading "One Year Into EU Ecodesign Rules, 80% of Smartphones Still Lack Required Repair Information"
That’s because there is no growth in Europe
Ok, if that’s the case. Mobile phone companies still care about sales in the region.
They’ll eventually comply. I suspect only on new models. I’m guessing they’ll try and find a war around it