The 4 Files to Upload on Ripskore for Your Repairability Index (2026 Guide)
Exploded view, bill of materials, spare-parts price list, and product documentation: what Ripskore requires per submission folder, accepted formats, and common mistakes.
French regulations require you to publish a repairability index for covered products. They do not prescribe these four exact file types by name — but Ripskore does for every submission folder: exploded view, bill of materials, spare-parts price list, and product documentation. We use them to calculate your score and deliver an audit-ready compliance package. During a DGCCRF inspection, authorities may ask for comparable technical evidence, but uploading these four files on the platform is a Ripskore requirement, not a standalone legal checklist.
1. Exploded view
Purpose: show how the appliance comes apart and where repair-relevant components are located.
What to include:
- Diagram of the appliance in disassembled form, with readable labels
- Major sub-assemblies identified (motor, board, tank, etc.)
- Legend or numbering consistent with the bill of materials
Formats: PDF or image (JPEG, PNG).
Common mistakes: marketing photo instead of a technical diagram, low resolution, missing part numbers or mismatch with the BOM.
2. Bill of materials (BOM)
Purpose: list each spare part that can be repaired or replaced.
What to include:
- Part reference, description, quantity
- Alignment with the exploded view (same numbers or codes)
- Version that matches the model sold in France
Formats: Excel preferred, PDF accepted.
Common mistakes: BOM for a different variant (nearby SKU), missing parts, duplicate lines, or internal codes that an auditor cannot trace.
3. Spare parts price list
Purpose: document ex-VAT part prices and, when known, availability lead times.
What to include:
- Ex-VAT price per reference (aligned with the BOM)
- Availability or lead time if your process provides it
- Date or version of the price list (useful when prices change)
Formats: Excel or PDF.
Common mistakes: VAT-inclusive prices only, incomplete grid, references that do not match the BOM.
4. Product documentation
Purpose: show that users (or repairers) have the information needed to diagnose and repair the appliance.
What to include:
- User manual (often enough to start)
- Technical or repair documentation when available (diagrams, procedures, fault codes)
- French-market wording when text is required for audit purposes
Formats: PDF.
Common mistakes: generic manual not tied to the model, English-only version without a French equivalent, corrupted or unreadable PDF.
Quick checklist before upload
| Document | Ready? |
|---|---|
| Readable exploded view with part numbering | ☐ |
| BOM aligned with the correct FR SKU / model | ☐ |
| Up-to-date ex-VAT price list | ☐ |
| Manual or technical doc for the product in scope | ☐ |
Categories Ripskore supports today
Ripskore currently processes submission folders for five appliance families:
- Vacuum cleaners
- Dishwashers
- Electric lawn mowers
- High-pressure cleaners
- Laptops
If you sell these products on the French market, these four deliverables are the core of your folder before score calculation and label publication.
What comes next?
Once the files are ready, you can upload them on the platform for review and an audit-ready compliance package — typically much faster than building everything in-house (often 2–3 weeks).
For the full workflow, see our Prepare your submission in 72h article.