Romania is considering introducing a mandatory repairability index label for certain electrical and household appliances, requiring a standardized 1–10 score to be displayed alongside existing energy labels in both physical and online retail environments. The proposal, which is still under legislative discussion with no confirmed implementation date, would mainly affect manufacturers and importers but also require retailers to ensure correct and visible labelling for covered product categories once adopted.
Upcoming Changes in Product Labeling for Electrical and Certain Other Goods in Romania
Public
Romania
Author: Tara Nedeljković
Category:
Fiscal subject related
General information
Views:
74
Content accuracy validation date:
26.12.2025
Content accuracy validation time:
10:06h
Romania plans regulatory measure that impacts certain segments of retail stores that sell certain electrical and household appliances. In general terms, it introduces a mandatory repairability index label designed to inform consumers how easily a product can be repaired, alongside existing product labels such as the energy efficiency label.
The proposed legislative change provides for the introduction of a standardized repairability index for electrical and household appliances sold on the Romanian market. The label will complement the existing energy efficiency label and will be displayed on a scale from 1 to 10, with higher values indicating a higher level of repairability. It will need to be shown visibly on the packaging and in the area where customers see and evaluate the products before purchase, both in physical stores and online, so consumers can easily identify and compare products.
The measure applies primarily to manufacturers and importers, but it will also directly affect some retailers, who must ensure correct and consistent labelling across all sales channels. In practical terms, the label may be displayed on the product shelf or display in a physical store, on the price tag or shelf label next to the product, and on the product detail page in an online store, close to the displayed price. In its first phase, the obligation will cover specific product categories, including washing machines and washer-dryers, dishwashers, televisions, refrigeration equipment, central heating systems, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, and electric lawnmowers.
The repairability index will be calculated based on criteria such as the availability of spare parts, ease of disassembly, access to technical documentation, and the availability of repair services. The overall objective is to increase the repair rate of electrical and electronic products to at least 60% by July 31, 2030.
At this stage, however, the measure is part of a legislative project and has not yet been formally adopted, meaning the change is still under discussion and no final implementation date has been set.
There is no clear definite implementation date in the Romanian legislative project reported in the article — it’s still an ongoing proposal. The project is being discussed and has not been formally adopted into law, so the timeline has not been finalized. This means retailers should not expect the requirement to be compulsory until the proposal is officially passed and the law sets a specific effective date which is expected to be known soon.
Other news from Romania
Romania May Soon Allow Virtual Cash Registers - What Retailers and POS Vendors Should Know
Romania
Author: Tara Nedeljković
Romania is exploring the introduction of virtual cash registers, a software-based alternative to traditional fiscal hardware, but the concept remains only a proposal with no approved legislation or technical rules as of December 2025. Read more
Subscribe to get access to the latest news, documents, webinars and educations.
Already subscriber? Login
Romania Suspends Fines for Missing QR Codes on Fiscal Receipts Until November 2026
Public
Romania
Author: Tara Nedeljković
Romania
Author: Tara Nedeljković
Romania has extended the suspension of fines for issuing fiscal receipts without mandatory QR codes until November 1, 2026, giving businesses more time to update and certify approximately 900,000 fiscal devices. While the QR-code requirement remains legally in force, the government paused enforcement due to nationwide implementation challenges and the need for distributors to complete software and... Read more
New document was uploaded: S4F backoffice installer
Author: Dejan Šijačić
S4F backoffice installer is intended for users who are installing the software for the first time. Please make sure to obtain latest version of installer and to apply all subsequent patches that are released subsequently. This package contains instruction, release notes, changelog and software packages required for deployment of this software component. This version of the Backoffice installer supports the following countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. Read more
Subscribe to get access to the latest news, documents, webinars and educations.
Already subscriber? Login
ANAF launches a tax audit program targeting over 500 large taxpayers.
Public
Romania
Author: Tara Nedeljković
Romania
Author: Tara Nedeljković
ANAF has announced a new tax audit program targeting over 500 large taxpayers, based on enhanced risk analyses supported by upgraded digital and analytical systems. The initiative forms part of Romania’s broader strategy to strengthen fiscal oversight, improve compliance, and scrutinize complex transactions—including cross-border and intra-group arrangements—among high-impact economic entities. Th... Read more
Romania: Proposed Legislation May Impact Foreign Companies without Local Presence
Romania
Author: Tara Nedeljković
The Romanian Government supports a draft proposal that would require non-EU companies with revenues exceeding €1 million in Romania to establish a local work point and consumer assistance office. Read more
Subscribe to get access to the latest news, documents, webinars and educations.
Already subscriber? Login
Fines for Not Replacing Defective Goods in Romania
Public
Romania
Author: Tara Nedeljković
Romania
Author: Tara Nedeljković
Romania has enacted a new law to enhance consumer protection by imposing fines on sellers who fail to replace defective products within 30 days of purchase, with penalties ranging from 5,000 to 25,000 lei. Previously, there were no real consequences for non-compliance, leaving consumers frustrated with faulty goods. The law aims to ensure sellers act responsibly and uphold consumer rights, alignin... Read more