ℹ Regulatory Focus:
Spare parts replaced or used during a legal warranty period are not subject to eco-participation. This exemption is explained because eco-participation applies only to the sale of new products placed on the market, and not to after-sales operations covered by a warranty.
New Spare Part: New spare parts or so-called "original" parts, when sold outside the warranty framework (e.g., out-of-warranty repair, in-store or online sales to individuals), are subject to eco-participation. The applicable amount follows the standard coding in force, according to the product reference.
Parts from the circular economy (used or refurbished): Used or reused/refurbished spare parts are not subject to eco-participation when sold or reused.
Definitions:
Spare Part: Integral part of a product, essential for the primary functioning of the item. The replacement part may differ in aesthetics from the original part, provided functionality and regulatory compliance are respected.
Original Part: Specifically manufactured according to the manufacturer's specifications, ensuring compatibility and quality.
Used Part: Sourced from the secondary market, not necessarily subject to prior inspection. Example channels: flea markets, classified ad platforms, specialized reuse actors.
Reused Part / PIEC (Parts from the Circular Economy): Previously used on a piece of furniture, it has been recovered for a second life or refurbishment.
Practical Summary:
Part Type | Subject to eco-participation? | Main Use Case |
|---|---|---|
New Part | Yes | Out-of-warranty sales or as new spare parts |
Original Part | Yes | Out-of-warranty replacement or initial sale |
Part replaced under warranty | No | After-sales service during the legal warranty period |
Used/refurbished part | No | Reuse, circular economy through flea markets or specialized actors |
Reused Part (PIEC) | No | Refurbishment, recovery, and reintroduction to the market |
Any new or original spare part sold as a new product, outside the warranty context, must be coded and displayed in accordance with eco-participation rules (product code, amount, and display on commercial media).