Prepare to Repair: Navigating 2025 Right-to-Repair Requirements in the EU, US, and Beyond

This guide was published on 28th May, 2025. Further regulatory developments may have occurred after publication. To keep up-to-date with the latest compliance news, sign up to our newsletter.

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The global push toward circularity and sustainability is transforming how products are designed, sold, and maintained. Right-to-Repair (R2R) legislation is at the forefront of this shift, requiring manufacturers to rethink their approach.

Guide Overview

As governments respond to environmental concerns and consumer demands for longer-lasting products, Right-to-Repair mandates are becoming more comprehensive, far-reaching, and complex. For compliance teams and product manufacturers, this represents both a regulatory risk and a strategic opportunity.

This guide provides a detailed exploration of the rapidly evolving Right-to-Repair landscape, with expert insights into key regional and international developments. We examine the most impactful legislation – enacted and proposed – in the EU, US, Canada, and emerging markets, and share practical implications for businesses seeking to stay compliant and competitive.

Based on our popular webinar ‘Prepare to Repair: Navigating 2025 Right-to-Repair Requirements’ held in April 2025,  this guide highlights the critical regulatory developments to watch in 2025, as well as the compliance strategies organizations must adopt to stay ahead.

This Right to Repair Guide Covers

• The EU Right-to-Repair Directive (2024/1799): Core provisions, manufacturer obligations, and the upcoming EU online repair platform.
• Interconnected EU Laws: Insights on ESPR (2024/1781), Batteries Regulation (2023/1542), and the Greenwashing Directive (2024/825).
• US R2R Laws: A deep-drive into enacted and proposed Bills.
• Canadian Updates: Federal copyright amendments and Quebec’s Bill 29 targeting planned obsolescence.
• Global Trends: New legislative initiatives in Brazil and New Zealand.
• EU and National Repair Labels: New repairability indices for smartphones, tablets, and appliances.
• Webinar Q&A: Real-world questions answered on labeling, cost thresholds, battery removability, and legal guarantees.