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DocumentationDisassemblyAvailability of spare partsPrice of spare partsProduct-specific aspectsSelf-declaration by manufacturersSmartphonesTabletsLaptopsWireless EarbudsE-readersSmartwatchesMini PCsEase of disassemblyTools requiredParts availabilityDesign efficiencyRepair documentation qualityDirect product teardownIn-house testingCommunity feedbackService Manual Availability (10%) – Points are given if the manufacturer provides a free, publicly accessible manual that includes repair instructions, parts lists, and diagrams.Replacement Parts (10%) – This measures whether replacement parts are available to the public at a reasonable price.Design for Repair (80%) – This focuses on how easily the device can be opened and reassembled without damage. Products with modular parts and simple disassembly score higher.Disassembly depthTools and equipmentFastener typesSpare parts availabilityRepair informationSkills requiredDesign for repairAccessibility of partsTools neededDocumentation qualitySpare parts provisionHousehold / DrugstoreLiving / Textiles Green-IT / Household Appliances Construction Products Heating / Energy Paper / Stationary Vehicles / Mobility Services / MunicipalityHousehold productsPersonal care productsTextilesFurnitureElectronicsHotels and restaurantsConstruction materials, and moreEnvironmental impact across the product's life cycleEnergy and water efficiencyLimitation of hazardous substancesProduct durability and qualitySustainable raw material sourcingWaste reduction and recyclability (Durability and repairability may be considered indirectly under product longevity and eco-design)Companies voluntarily apply for certification.Must submit extensive documentation.Undergo audits and product testing to verify compliance with the specific criteria for their product groupCleaning Clothing and Textiles Coverings Electronic EquipmentFurniture and mattressesGardeningTourist AccommodationLubricantsPaperPersonal and animal care productCompanies voluntarily apply for certification.Must submit detailed documentation and test results to prove compliance with all mandatory criteria for their product group.The application is reviewed by a Competent Body, which may include product testing, document verification, and site inspections.Certification is granted only if the product passes all criteria — there is no scoring system. Ongoing surveillance or re-verifications may occur during the license period.Disassembly possibilitiesAvailability and accessibility of spare partsAvailability of repair informationRequired skills and tools for repairProduct lifetime and design aspects related to durabilityTechnical assessment based on manufacturer-provided documentation and technical analysis.Intended more as a framework for designing assessment systems rather than a consumer-facing scoreAvailability of technical documentationEase of disassemblySpare parts availabilitySpare parts priceProduct-specific criteriaManufacturers are legally required to calculate the scores by themselves using a standardized calculation grid, consisted of main five criteria, and then complete the standard form. Manufacturers must document and justify their scores with supporting technical evidence.Declare some sub-criteria to different stakeholders by specifying accessibility of documents.Final score and sub-scores must be provided to sellers and shown at point of sale.No third-party verification, only public authority oversightEach criterion consists of several sub-criteria, each assigned a weight (e.g. 0.25, 0.5, or 1).Each sub-criterion is rated out of 10, then multiplied by its weight to calculate a sub-score.Sub-scores are added to yield a total of 20 points per criterion.This total is then divided by 2 to convert it into a 10-point scale.
Product label (content & accessibility)User guide and instruction (content & availability)Ease of disassemblyTool requirementPurchase information & files for 3D printingModular & standardized designSpare parts (availability and cost)Ease of resettingTechnical support from brands
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3. Existing Initiatives Review
Review on the existing initiatives on repairability assessment
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Type of work
Focus
Assessment criteria
Data collection
Score calculation
Files
National legislation
Electronic products (smartphone, laptops, TVs, washing machines, etc.)
Each topic is scored on 20 points and each number is then compile into an aggregate score out of 100, which is then divided by 10 and rounded to 1 decimal digit to make the final grade
iFixit repairability score
Civil society rating
Energy-related products, including
There are three components of the score, each with a different weight:
EN 45554:2020
Published standard
Generic products
Not relevant. The work only provides an assessment framework.
ONR 192102:2014
Published standard
White goods, brown goods
Not relevant. The work only provides an assessment framework.
Blue angel label
Voluntary certification scheme
Specific criteria applies to different products and services over 100 product groups. For example, the textile category consists of seven criteria, with repairability implicitly included under “durability and serviceability”. Another illustration is the criteria for mobile phones, smartphones, and tablets, which include six areas directly related to repairability:
1) Battery Replaceability
2) Spare Parts Availability
3) Repair Information Accessibility
4) Software Updates
5) Recyclable Design / Disassembly
6) Repair-Oriented Documentation
Data collection and submission by applicant as voluntary basis.
The certification does not use scoring system, instead it is based on pass and fail system.
Nordic swan label
Voluntary certification scheme
The certification does not use scoring system, instead it is based on pass and fail system.
European ecolabel
Voluntary certification scheme
Specific criteria applies, based on lifecycle approach, to different products but, according to criteria related with electronic equipment and textile products, they share common sets of criteria. These include Hazardous substances, Energy use during production, Durability, Recyclability, CSR and consumer communication.
While there are no criteria specifically linked to repairability for textile products yet, strong repairability requirements apply to electronic displays, including spare parts availability for 8 years, provision of manuals, and repair-friendly design.
The certification does not use scoring system, instead it is based on pass and fail system.
eDIM
Technical guidance
General framework for assessing repairability and durability of products
not a ready-to-use scoring system only provides a framework for how a score could be calculated based on technical assessment
JRC’s repairability scoring system (EU)
Technical guidance
Energy-related products
Final score = (Score_C1 + Score_C2 + Score_C3 + Score_C4 + Score_C5) ÷ 5
BENELUX Repairability
criteria
Technical guidance
Portable electronic products
Not relevant. The work only provides an assessment framework.
The scores from 15 assessment criterion is aggregated into the maximum score of 164 points. The result is used to convert into percentage and is displayed into a spider diagram showing the performance in relation to the repair steps and the three repairability criterion type
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