The Right to Repair Goods in Iranian and European Union Law

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Law and Political Science Faculty, University of shahid madani

2 Shiraz university

10.22091/ijicl.2026.13844.1180

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The right to repair has emerged as a fundamental component of modern consumer protection, playing a crucial role in complementing consumer rights, ensuring contractual fairness, and promoting environmental sustainability. This right not only guarantees that consumers can access adequate, affordable, and timely repair services in the event of product malfunction, but also empowers them to make informed choices and resist monopolistic control over after-sales services. This article adopts a comparative approach to examine the legal recognition and scope of the right to repair within the legal systems of Iran and the European Union. The findings indicate that while certain sector-specific regulations in Iran—such as those governing household appliances and motor vehicles—do incorporate limited aspects of this right, the absence of explicit legal recognition, weak enforcement mechanisms, and the lack of mandatory repairability design significantly hinder its full realization. In contrast, the European Union has formally recognized the right to repair through legislative instruments such as Directive (EU) 2019/771 and the Ecodesign Directive, alongside implementing circular economy initiatives. These measures have integrated the right to repair into the EU’s broader consumer protection and environmental policies. The article concludes that establishing a comprehensive and enforceable right to repair in Iran requires structural legislative reform, technical standard development, and a fundamental rethinking of after-sales service policies.

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Iranian Journal of International and Comparative Law

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 23 May 2026

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