SBS Priority Topic 20: Right to repair

Draft European and International standards covering repair and repairability of products, including associated safety and environmental considerations

Related standards or drafts


The right to repair has been heavily discussed in the standardisation community and implies the right of consumers and users of products to repair their products instead of being forced to buy a new one. The right to repair is an opportunity for both small and medium manufacturers of products and for authorised maintenance and repair services.

Repair, refurbishment and remanufacturing of household appliances:

  • IEC PNW TS 61-6511 ED1 - Household and similar electrical appliances – repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing of an appliance and subsequent safety testing - General safety requirements - 10.20 New project ballot initiated - IEC/TC 61

Repair and recovery of refrigerating systems and heat pumps:

  • EN 378-4:2016/FprA1 - Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Safety and environmental requirements - Part 4: Operation, maintenance, repair and recovery - 50.60 Close of voting. Proof returned by secretariat - CEN/TC 182

Repair of personal protective equipment:

  • ISO 23616 - Cleaning, inspection and repair of firefighters' personal protective equipment (PPE) - 60.00 Standard under publication - ISO/TC 94/SC 14