Planned obsolescence: Difference between revisions

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EU Battery Regulation (2026): Requires user-replaceable batteries in electronics, countering sealed designs.

Despite these efforts, enforcement remains challenging. France's 2015 law against planned obsolescence saw no convictions until 2022 due to the difficulty of proving manufacturer intent.<ref name=":2" />

Despite these efforts, enforcement remains challenging. France's 2015 law against planned obsolescence made it punishable by up to two years in prison and fines of up to 5% of annual revenue. It saw no convictions until 2022 due to the difficulty of proving manufacturer intent.<ref name=":2" /> But in 2020 France and [[Apple]] settled a claim championed by [[Halte à l'Obsolescence Programmée]] with the [[DGCCRF]] fraud watchdog for €25 million.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-02-07 |title=Apple fined €25 million for slowing iPhone software |url=https://www.dw.com/en/france-fines-apple-25-million-for-slowing-iphone-software/a-52290154 |work=DW}}</ref>

Non-repairability is a cornerstone of planned obsolescence, enabling manufacturers to control product lifespans and maximize profits. While legislation like the EU's Right to Repair represents progress, systemic change requires dismantling design barriers, improving consumer access to repairs, and shifting cultural norms toward durability over disposability.

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 EU Battery Regulation (2026): Requires user-replaceable batteries in electronics, countering sealed designs.
-Despite these efforts, enforcement remains challenging. France's 2015 law against planned obsolescence saw no convictions until 2022 due to the difficulty of proving manufacturer intent.<ref name=":2" />
+Despite these efforts, enforcement remains challenging. France's 2015 law against planned obsolescence made it punishable by up to two years in prison and fines of up to 5% of annual revenue. It saw no convictions until 2022 due to the difficulty of proving manufacturer intent.<ref name=":2" /> But in 2020 France and [[Apple]] settled a claim championed by [[Halte à l'Obsolescence Programmée]] with the [[DGCCRF]] fraud watchdog for €25 million.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-02-07 |title=Apple fined €25 million for slowing iPhone software |url=https://www.dw.com/en/france-fines-apple-25-million-for-slowing-iphone-software/a-52290154 |work=DW}}</ref>
 Non-repairability is a cornerstone of planned obsolescence, enabling manufacturers to control product lifespans and maximize profits. While legislation like the EU's Right to Repair represents progress, systemic change requires dismantling design barriers, improving consumer access to repairs, and shifting cultural norms toward durability over disposability.