European Commission moves forward in efforts to promote product repairability and tackle greenwashing

On 22 March 2023, the European Commission put forward two proposals which share a common objective: the promotion of sustainable consumption. The Right to Repair Directive will make it more attractive for consumers to have their broken goods repaired rather than replaced, and the Green Claims Directive will make it easier for consumers to make informed purchasing decisions about the sustainability of products which are marketed as green and environmentally friendly….
By: Hogan Lovells