Technological products such as mobile phones and tablets will be made environmentally friendly. Accordingly, a minimum of 7 years warranty will be provided for spare parts of the products. It will be mandatory for devices to be resistant to 45 drops. The regulation is expected to come into effect in June. The Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK) is taking action for smartphones and tablets. In line with the European Union (EU) legislation, a draft regulation is being prepared to make smartphones and tablets environmentally friendly. According to a report in Türkiye Newspaper, companies will be required to provide spare parts for technological products such as mobile phones, tablets, speakers, and cameras for at least 7 years after the market supply phase ends. RESET SOFTWARE WILL BE MANDATORY A mandatory insurance covering the obligations arising from the activities of repairers will be required. Furthermore, devices will be required to have software that resets all personal information. MADE MORE DURABLE It will be guaranteed that devices can withstand 45 drops without protective coating, foil, or case. In addition, devices cannot fall below a certain level of hardness in terms of scratch resistance. They will be resistant to the entry of foreign objects larger than one millimeter and splashes of water. Manufacturers and importers will be subject to certain conditions regarding operating system updates. It is indicated that this regulation may come into effect in June.