Which Product Categories Must Display the Repairability Index in 2026?
Vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, electric lawn mowers, high-pressure cleaners, and laptops: obligations and scope for brands on the French market.
The Repairability Index does not yet apply to all home appliances. In 2026, brands selling on the French market (marketplaces, retailers, importers) should first check whether their ranges fall into categories already in scope — and prepare the technical submission folder before listing or refreshing product pages.
The five families Ripskore supports
Ripskore currently helps brands and importers in these categories:
| Category | Example products | Typical channel |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum cleaners | Upright, stick, robot vacuums | Marketplaces, Darty, Boulanger |
| Dishwashers | Freestanding or built-in | Retailers, marketplaces |
| Electric lawn mowers | Corded or battery mowers | Marketplaces, garden centres |
| High-pressure cleaners | Consumer pressure washers | Marketplaces, DIY |
| Laptops | Consumer notebook PCs | Marketplaces, electronics retailers |
If your brand operates in one of these families, the index must be calculated, documented, and displayed under the French framework. On Ripskore, each submission folder requires four uploads (exploded view, BOM, spare-parts prices, product documentation) — a platform requirement to deliver your compliance package, not a verbatim legal checklist.
Why these categories first?
They are high-volume marketplace ranges, often imported or manufactured outside France, with short product cycles. Quality and product teams must align:
- the marketplace listing (visible score consistent with the calculation),
- the technical folder (parts, prices, disassembly),
- possible DGCCRF inspections.
Compliance delays lead to urgent listing fixes — or sanctions — beyond simple administrative lag.
What about other appliance categories?
Other families join the scheme progressively (per applicable law and published orders). If you sell major white goods, cooking appliances, or other lines not listed above, check official sources (French legislation, DGCCRF communications) before opening a submission folder.
Practical timeline for a multi-range brand
- List SKUs by family across your French sales channels (vacuum, dishwasher, etc.).
- Flag models without a published index or an up-to-date folder.
- Prioritise bestsellers and new catalogue entries.
- Assemble the four files per product reference.
- Outsource assembly and expert review if internal lead time exceeds your commercial window (often 2–3 weeks in-house vs. 72 hours with a specialist service).
Related reading
- 2026 overview — obligations and risks: Everything you need to know about the Repairability Index in 2026
- The four uploads — The 4 files to upload on Ripskore
- Folder workflow — Prepare your submission in 72h
These articles complement the free checklist of deliverables before any commitment.
Summary
In 2026, if you are a vacuum, dishwasher, electric lawn mower, high-pressure cleaner, or laptop brand on the French market, the Repairability Index is no longer a side topic: it is a commercial and regulatory prerequisite. Preparing the folder early avoids listing blocks and last-minute inspections.