Our press releases

Brussels - April 2025

EUREFAS – The European Refurbishment Association strengthens its voice with record membership and renewed focus on legislative change

EUREFAS, the European Refurbishment Association, proudly announces a milestone in its growth: with 25 pioneering companies now united under one banner, the association has reached its highest number of members to date—an achievement that underscores the rising momentum of refurbishment across Europe.

Brussels - June 2024

EUREFAS - The European Refurbishment Association Publishes New Document: Bridging the Gap to a Circular Economy

EUREFAS (European Refurbishment Association) is proud to publish its latest document addressing new members of parliament, titled "Bridging the Gap to a Circular Economy: The European Refurbishment Industry’s Contribution." This pivotal document highlights the vital role the refurbishment industry plays in promoting sustainable practices, enhancing European sovereignty, and supporting local economies.

Brussels - February 2024

EUREFAS Commends Agreement on Right to Repair Legislation

EUREFAS (European Repair and Refurbishment Association) welcomes the momentous achievement as negotiators from the European Parliament, the EU Council, and the European Commission reached a provisional political agreement on the so-called Right to Repair Directive (“Common rules promotion the repair of consumer goods” Directive) end of last week. This significant breakthrough is poised to reshape the landscape of consumer rights, sustainability, and the repair industry across the European Union.

Brussels - October 2023

Directive on common rules promoting the repair of goods: EUREFAS welcomes the recognition of a “universal right to repair” by the EU Parliament’s Environment Committee

The European Refurbishment Association (EUREFAS) welcomes the overwhelming adoption of MEP Glavak’s report on Common Rules Promoting Repair by the Environment Committee and salutes the addition of a new article referencing “consumers’ universal right to repair”.

Brussels - June 2023

EUREFAS- The European Refurbishment Association announces new Board of Directors and goals for 2023/2024

EUREFAS, which currently counts almost 20 members, gathered in Brussels in June 2023 for its third annual General Assembly. Here, the bylaws were discussed, goals defined for each working group, and the members interacted with key EU stakeholders of the European Institutions, such as a policy advisor to Pascal CANFIN MEP and a member of Didier REYNDERS’ cabinet. Some of the main topics that were discussed included ESPR and Right to Repair regulations.

Brussels - March 2023

EUREFAS - The European Refurbishment Association statement on the Directive on common rules promoting the repair of goods.

The European Refurbishment Association (EUREFAS) welcomes yesterday’s publication of the Directive on common rules promoting the repair of goods. Our 18 members are all committed to promoting sustainable choices for consumer electronics. In order to support that, consumer legislation needs to not only recognise but promote refurbishment and repair to foster more consumer trust. The proposal is a step in the right direction as it will allow consumers to have more confidence in the repair sector, and nudge them to make more sustainable choices.

Brussels - November 2022

EUREFAS calls on the Member States to abstain on Ecodesign for phones and tablets

EUREFAS, the European refurbishment and repair sector, calls on Member States to abstain from voting on 17 November 2022 on the European Commission’s proposal for new ecodesign requirements for mobile phones, cordless phones and slate tablets, until further technical work and amendment can be provided. In its current wording, the text will seriously affect the ability to repair phones and tablets in the future. The European authorities should take more time to address the concerns above and reconcile the proposal with its objectives for more reparable and durable devices.

Brussels - June 2022

EUREFAS - The European Refurbishment Association announces the publication of the Pledge towards a qualitative electronic device refurbishment sector

EUREFAS, which currently counts 17 members, gathered in Brussels in May 2022 for its second annual General Assembly. Here, the Pledge was discussed, and the members were able to interact with key EU stakeholders from the European Commission. Main topics included the Sustainable Product regulation and the Right to Repair movement, aiming to shape the industry and encourage consumers to change consumer habits towards greener products.

Barcelona - February 2022

EUREFAS - The European Refurbishment Association announces new members and the release of its first views on the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) at Mobile World Congress 2022

The association gathers and announces at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) its enlargement and shares its views on the Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan, alongside pledging for a EU label on refurbished products.

Brussels - November 2021

The European Refurbishment Association (EUREFAS) gathers in Brussels and welcomes new members

Eurefas welcomes new members: ITC solutions and Panzerglass, enlarging the scope of the association. Eurefas now covers new countries (Italy and Denmark) and has gathered in Brussels to issue its roadmap to support refurbishment and circular economy.

Brussels - July 2021

The European Refurbishment Association (EUREFAS) welcomes four new members

Refurbishment players Back Market, Olinn, Omocom and Refurbed join EUREFAS. Back Market and Refurbed are leading marketplaces in Europe, whereas Olinn is a refurbisher and Omocom, an InsurTech dedicated to supporting the circular economy.

Brussels - April 2021

European refurbished high-tech players join forces in new business association: The European Refurbishment Association EUREFAS

Refurbishment players fenix.eco, Foxway, Recommerce Group, Reware and Tech2com are launching Eurefas, a business association whose main mission is to advocate and promote the interests of a virtuous industry in Europe to build the sector and to share best practices. Eurefas aims to improve EU policies towards a fair and sustainable market and the building of a circular economy.