Italy implements Right to Repair legislation

Legislative Decree No. 176, implementing EU Directive 2024/1799, has introduced Right to Repair regulations in Italy. The law extends consumer protections to 11 product categories, including smartphones, tablets, washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, servers, and certain transport vehicles with specific batteries.

Under the new rules, manufacturers must offer repairs or replacements even after the standard two-year legal warranty expires, provided repair is possible. For goods purchased from July 31, 2026, consumers facing conformity defects can choose between repair or replacement. If a repair is performed, the warranty period is extended by one year.

Manufacturers are required to provide spare parts at reasonable prices and publish repair cost information online. The law also permits the use of second-hand, compatible, or 3D-printed parts and allows consumers to utilize independent repair services. Non-compliance by manufacturers, importers, or distributors can result in administrative fines ranging from 5,000 to 50,000 euros per violation.

Additionally, an EU online platform is scheduled to launch by July 31, 2027, to help consumers locate repair shops, refurbished goods sellers, and community repair initiatives.