New label
The new label has been extended to include additional information that the tyre purchaser should be made aware of before purchasing. Thanks to the use of a QR code (located in the upper right corner of the new label), the purchaser will be able to access the necessary information with a device equipped to read these codes. Beneath the code, there will also be information on the specific product:
- brand,
- size,
- tyre type identifier,
- tyre type.
New label
The new label has been extended to include additional information that the tyre purchaser should be made aware of before purchasing. Thanks to the use of a QR code (located in the upper right corner of the new label), the purchaser will be able to access the necessary information with a device equipped to read these codes. Beneath the code, there will also be information on the specific product:
Source: https://ec.europa.eu/info/energy-climate-change-environment/standards-tools-and-labels/products-labelling-rules-and-requirements/energy-label-and-ecodesign/energy-efficient-products/tyres_en
The new label design will include information such as:
- Name of tyre manufacturer / tyre brand
- QR code
- tyre type identifier
- Tyre size
- Tyre class
- Fuel efficiency of a tyre
- Grip on wet road surfaces
- External rolling noise.
- 3PMSF
- Ice grip pictogram
The new labels, which will be introduced on 1 May, will apply to tyres manufactured after 1 May 2021. This means that all products manufactured by 30 April will continue to carry the label currently in force (until 1 May 2021).
The most important changes
- Simplified classification of rolling resistance and wet braking performance.
- Complete the noise level information by adding a letter classification: A, B, C. These will replace the graphical representation of the noise level.
- Addition of a pictogram indicating whether it is a snow grip tyre - 3PMSF
- Addition of a pictogram indicating whether it is a studless tyre with grip on ice in accordance with the new ISO standard.
- Labelling of Class C3 truck tyres.
- Reclassification of tyres with regard to rolling resistance and wet grip. Tyres of the current class E will be assigned to the (currently) empty class D, while tyres marked with the letters F and G will be assigned to class E.
- Entry of a QR code linking to the EPREL database, which contains a product information sheet entered directly by the tyre manufacturer.
3PMSF – What does it mean?
The symbol consisting of a graphic representation of a mountain with 3 peaks and a snowflake is an indication of the tyre's grip on a snowy road. The symbol indicates that the tyre bearing the graphic is made of a suitable rubber compound and has a tread suitable for winter conditions.
Are you a tyre dealer? Familiarise yourself with these responsibilities!
With the entry into force of the new regulation, it will be the responsibility of each tyre dealer, distributor or supplier:
1. that the relevant tyre label is attached free of charge in the form of a sticker to each unit of tyre sold.
2. that the label is attached to the tyre offer in such a way that the customer can see its content before making the transaction.
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2. attaching the label to the tyre offer in such a way that the customer can read its content before making the transaction.
3. including the tyre label in any visual promotional material containing a graphic representation of the tyre (banner).
3. displaying the tyre label in any visual promotional material containing a graphic representation of the tyre (website banner ad, social media advertising, etc.).
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4. placing the tyre label and access to the information sheet close to the quoted product price (e.g. on the website) or by means of a drop-down display.
5. in the case of telephone sales of tyres, the seller must inform the end customer of access to the tyre label and the product information sheet via a public website and/or by providing copies of the label prior to the sale.
(6) In the case of distance selling of tyres, the seller must inform the end customer of access to the tyre label and the product information sheet via a public website and provide a copy of the label prior to the sale.
