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Planned obsolescence is a commercial strategy of deliberately reducing a product's lifespan to encourage replacement. It can be technical (fragile components), software (incompatibility) or aesthetic (fashion). The AGEC Law and ESPR regulation fight planned obsolescence by promoting repairability and durability. Verisav contributes to this fight by facilitating repair and extending product lifespans through life cycle tracking. Planned obsolescence has become a major societal issue, as it generates massive waste, increases consumption of natural resources and contributes to climate change. It can take several forms: technical obsolescence, where components are designed to wear out quickly or break easily; software obsolescence, where updates make older products incompatible or less performant; aesthetic obsolescence, where products become quickly outdated by design or fashion changes; and incompatibility obsolescence, where new accessories or software are no longer compatible with older products. The fight against planned obsolescence has become a priority of public policies, particularly with the AGEC law in France which prohibits certain practices and strengthens repairability obligations, and the ESPR regulation in Europe which promotes product durability and repairability. The DPP plays a key role in this fight by enabling complete product history tracking, documenting repairs performed, facilitating access to spare parts and technical information, and thus extending product lifespans. Verisav actively contributes to the fight against planned obsolescence by facilitating repair, optimizing spare parts management, extending product lifespans through life cycle tracking, and encouraging manufacturers to design more durable and repairable products.