EU proposes 10-year repair requirement for tech companies.

The European Commission has proposed a regulation that would require electronics makers to enable repairs for their products for up to 10 years after purchase, depending on the device type. The regulation would apply to any devices with repairability requirements in the EU, including vacuum cleaners, washer-dryers, welding equipment, servers, and data-storage devices. The EU is currently mulling proposals requiring smartphone and tablet makers to provide repairs for up to five years under the law proposed on Wednesday. The proposal aims to boost the repair sector, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save consumers and producers billions of euros.