AGEC law in France (law against wastage and for circular economy)
Concerning product lifetime extension and consumer information the main advances: • a reparability index for 1st January 2021, turning into a durability index for January 2024 • a minimum availability period of 5 years for spare parts for some products, and a better consumer information on spare parts availability in general • 6 months warranty extension in the case of a reparation • intentional non-reparability of a product is forbidden • establishment of a financial funds to make products reparation cheaper in 2022 • establishment of financial funds to facilitate products reuse in 2022
Now HOP is going to be vigilant about reparability index enforcement, and next year about reparation and reuse funds. This law is a great step forward more durable and repairable products. HOP wants to be sure the law will be fully enforced in France. That's why HOP is part of working groups on the future durability index design as well as on the future reparation funds. Besides, based on this national experiment, HOP would like to diffuse these good practices and experience feedback in other countries and especially at European level.
