The New EU Tyre Label Regulation

Europe strikes again!

If any of you, like us, supply, fit or even invoice out tyres need to be aware of the regulation starting 1st November.

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THE NEW EUROPEAN REGULATION COMES INTO FORCE ON 1st NOVEMBER 2012

The EC/1222/2009 regulation requires that tyres for private cars and light commercial vehicles, manufactured after 1st July 2012 and marketed in the EU from November 2012 onwards carry a sticker or be accompanied by a leaflet on show in the point of sale.

For truck tyres, the regulation simply requires tyre manufacturers and distributors as well as vehicle suppliers and distributors to make the information available clearly. Labels stuck to new tyres are not therefore compulsory but, if labels are not provided, a leaflet in the point of sale or online documentation should be made available instead.

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More info

www.blackcircles.com/general/tyre-labelling

www.conti-online.com/generator/www/uk/en/continental/automobile/themes/tyrelabel/eu-tyre-label.html