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The AGEC Law (Anti-Waste and Circular Economy) is a French law adopted on February 10, 2020 that aims to transform the linear economic model into a circular economy. This law introduces several important measures: the mandatory repairability index for certain products, the ban on destruction of unsold non-food items, the obligation to inform about the availability of spare parts, and the strengthening of the right to repair. The AGEC law is structured around five main axes: phasing out single-use plastics, fighting waste, consumer information, fighting planned obsolescence and strengthening producer responsibility. The repairability index, mandatory since January 2021 for certain electronic and household appliances, allows consumers to know the ease of repair of a product before purchase, on a scale of 0 to 10. The law also prohibits the destruction of unsold non-food items since 2022, requiring companies to donate, reuse or recycle their unsold items. Manufacturers and distributors must inform consumers about the availability of spare parts for a minimum period, generally 5 to 10 years depending on the type of product. The law also strengthens the right to repair by facilitating access to spare parts and technical information for independent repairers. Verisav helps companies comply with the AGEC law by managing information on repairability, spare parts availability and facilitating product traceability.