European Union publishes new tire labeling regulations (EU)

On May 25, 2020, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union issued a new tire labelling regulation (EU) 2020/740, which came into effect on June 5, 2020 and will start on May 1, 2021 Implement and replace the current tire labeling regulations (EC) 1222/2009.

This regulatory update mainly includes the following important contents:

1. Reclassification of fuel efficiency grade and wet gripping power grade:

1. Classification of fuel efficiency grades:

2. Classification of wetland grip:

2. Change the mark of noise level

4. New safety information (snow performance and ice surface performance), tires meeting relevant requirements can be added with standardized symbol information on the label

5. New requirements for tire barcode (QR code)

The supplier shall electronically provide the necessary product compliance information in the product database, and print a barcode on the tire, which can directly access the public part of the product database.

6. Change the label style:

7. Suppliers are required to provide tire labels and related product parameter information in the product database, and maintain compliance reports. The product database is established and maintained by the European Commission. content include: