The Commission’s proposal will empower consumers to make informed and environment-friendly choices when buying products. Whether it is a mobile phone or a kitchen appliance, consumers will be better informed about how long the product is made to last and if it can be repaired. The new rules will also better protect consumers against misleading practices related to greenwashing or to early obsolescence of products.

76% of EU consumers said that they had experienced an unexpected failure of products in the past 3 years: Digital products (47%) Small household appliances (20%)
Currently, only 35% of sustainability labels require specific data to prove compliance with the labelling requirements