AMENDMENTS 1 - 217 - Draft report A new legislative framework for products that is fit for the digital and sustainable transition

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18. Emphasises the need for a clear and harmonised definition of ‘substantial modification’, in order to distinguish it from routine repair or maintenance operations; calls on the Commission to develop a catalogue of common refurbishment and repair processes;

Amendement

18. Emphasises the need for a clear and harmonised definition of ‘substantial modification’, in order to distinguish it from routine repair or maintenance operations; believes that standardised assessment procedure for determining the substantial nature of a modification would enhance legal certainty and support second-hand economic operators; calls on the Commission to develop a catalogue of common refurbishment and repair processes, such as the replacement of screens, batteries, or cameras, including an indication of compatible components, with a view to establishing a presumption of conformity with applicable legislation and fostering the development of circular business models;