France's repair program achieves 1.9 million appliance repairs in three years
France's repair program funded 1.9 million appliance repairs in three years through consumer eco-participation fees.
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France Repair Bonus Program
France's repair subsidy program provides 25-60 euros for repairing electrical appliances at certified shops, funded by eco-participation. By January 2026, it had supported 1.9 million repairs across mobile phones, washing machines, and dishwashers.
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2026-10-11 to 2026-10-29 · UTC publication dates
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France launches repair bonus program to reduce electronic waste
France introduced a repair bonus program in late 2022 to combat planned obsolescence and extend the life of electrical equipment. The program provides subsidies ranging from 25 to 60 euros depending on the device type: 60 euros for televisions, 50 euros for dishwashers or computers, and 25 euros for smartphones or ovens. The subsidy is automatically deducted from repair bills when using certified repair shops labeled with QualiRépar certification.
Repair bonus program funded through eco-participation consumer fees
The French repair bonus program, established under the 2020 anti-waste and circular economy law, is financed by consumers through eco-participation fees charged on purchases of electrical equipment. Repair shops submit digitized quotes and photos to Ecosystem and partner eco-organizations to claim reimbursement for the subsidy amounts provided to customers.
Repair bonus program funds 1.9 million appliance repairs in three years
According to an Ecosystem report published in January 2026, the French repair bonus program distributed over 62 million euros across nearly 1.9 million repairs over three years. The average subsidy amount was 33 euros per repair. Mobile phones, washing machines, and dishwashers were the three most commonly repaired device categories under the program.
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