Tech Association ITI Signs Industry Statement on Parts Replaceability and Availability
BRUSSELS – Today, global tech trade association the Information Technology Industry Council (opens in a new tab) (ITI) offered recommendations on how to ensure longer product lifetimes without compromising the functionality and reliability of devices. In a joint industry statement with business associations from around the world, ITI highlighted the tech industry’s efforts to design products that are durable and repairable.
“The electrical and electronic products industry is aligned with the European Commission’s objective to promote durability of products and is committed to offer high-quality repairs to consumers”, ITI and the other associations wrote in the letter.
To deliver value and functionality in the most safe and environmentally friendly way, the associations recommended to policymakers, through consideration of the case study on smartphones and tablets, to:
- Focus replaceability requirements on parts that fail most often,
- Set an optimized duration for spare parts availability, and to
- Ensure reasonable lead times for part availability.
Read the full statement here.
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