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European Parliament Just Approved Fair Parts Pricing and a Ban on Parts Pairing

European Parliament Just Approved Fair Parts Pricing and a Ban on Parts Pairing | iFixit News

https://ifixit.com/News/86963/european-parliament-just-approved-fair-parts-pricing-and-a-ban-on-parts-pairing

EU Parliament voted nearly unanimously for a new draft of “Common rules promoting the repair of goods,” featuring strong changes championed by advocates.

European Parliament Just Approved Fair Parts Pricing and a Ban on Parts Pairing | iFixit News

2 comments

perviouslyiner

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Is this only for electronics? So it won't stop bike shops from making you buy a front gear shifter when you only want the rear gear shifter.

BlackEco

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Bicycles are included, as well as welding equipement?

The new rules apply to ten categories of products that are currently covered by ecodesign requirements: smartphones and tablets, bicycles (including e-bikes), washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, fridges, displays, welding equipment, vacuum cleaners and servers.