Rechtliche Regulierung der Produktlebensdauer

The topic of this work is the lifespan of products as an object of regulation by German and European legislators. The life span of a product is an essential parameter to limit the negative environmental impact of a product. Based on this premise, the study shows possibilities to extend the lifespan of products through legal regulation in order to enable consumers to consume products more sustainably. The study first addresses the effects of current law on product life, both in civil law and in the public law of product regulation. Based on the current law, it then develops strategies for national and European legislators to regulate the longevity of products.