The European Commission (EC) says the new rules will make phones and tablets more durable, energy efficient and easier to repair.  The products placed  on the EU market will also be required to display a repairability score for the first time. 

These requirements include resistance to accidental drops or scratches, protection from dust and water and use of sufficiently durable batteries. Batteries should also withstand at least 800 cycles of charge and discharge while retaining at least 80% of their initial capacity. Rules on disassembly and repair are also included in the regulations, including obligations for producers to make critical spare parts available to repairers within 5-10 working days, and until 7 years after the end of sales of the product model on the EU market. Finally, the regulations require the availability of operating system upgrades for longer periods: for at least 5 years after the product has been placed on the market. And non-discriminatory access for professional repairers to any software or firmware needed for the replacement. 
 
The Energy Labelling rules will now be submitted to the European Parliament and Council for a two-month scrutiny period, after which they will be formally adopted if there is no objection to the text by the co-legislators. These Energy Labelling rules will now be submitted to the European Parliament and Council for a two-month scrutiny period, after which they will be formally adopted if there is no objection to the text by the co-legislators. The Circular Economy Action Plan 2020 aims to ensure that products become more durable, repairable, and easier to upgrade. 
 
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