This is a needed change. I argue to accompany new laws by some sort of "traffic light system" and a commission which adapts the rules permanently. The traffic l

This is a needed change. I argue to accompany new laws by some sort of "traffic light system" and a commission which adapts the rules permanently. The traffic light should be a requirement like an EC or FCC check but obvious, regulated and prominent placed on product. e.g. [ ] maintenance manual [ ] diagrams [ ] battery replacement without possible destructive manipulation (plastic snaps okay, screws okay, glue not) [ ] replacement parts are available or x years [ ] requirements for third party replacement parts are documented [ ] if software provides a computing interface (not mere appliance), it provide a breakable seale, and the software must be user replaceable with user provided code, including open-source software [ ] if software is actually part of the product, is must be stated how long updates are provided [ ] some new item here, it will be reevaluated at least one in year per device category I recommend two exceptions, one special purpose products and another for tiny batches. And it should applied upon broad product categories, from laptops, over smartphones, to cars and household appliances. Every other product should be become more expensive if one or more "traffic lights" are red - customers understand this very well and if a company can earn more money with a "green" product they prefer to do so. Aside from "repair" I could also think about the same for "how are humans treat during production" and "how is the environment treat during production". But that is not strictly part of this topic. But things will become more expensive? My current ThinkPad is ten years old. Swapped battery twice, increased RAM from 4 GB to 16 GB, new keyboard some years ago and I removed all dust last year which was quite some work - but there was this helpful maintenance manual. I did cost a lot more money than a cheap laptop, but taking the lifespan into account I think it price/value is good.