New EU-wide product repair rules come into force
New EU rules have come into force aiming to tackle the 35 million tonnes of waste the premature disposal of consumer goods generates across the bloc.
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- 23 Aug 2026, 23:01 UTC
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New EU rules have come into force aiming to tackle the 35 million tonnes of waste the premature disposal of consumer goods generates across the bloc.
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New EU-wide product repair rules come into force
New EU rules have come into force aiming to tackle the 35 million tonnes of waste the premature disposal of consumer goods generates across the bloc.
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New EU-wide product repair rules come into force today
New EU rules aim to tackle the 35 million tonnes of waste the premature disposal of consumer goods generates across the bloc.
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