EU Regulation 2020/740 + EPREL + ESPR Compliance Guide
Régris Continuity Guarantee: If your company declares insolvency with official documentation (verklaring van faillissement, curator statement, court declaration), Régris ensures:
✅ Product lifetime + 10 years minimum retention (15-20 years typical)
✅ 99% uptime maintained per EU requirements
✅ Market surveillance authority access guaranteed
✅ QR codes remain functional indefinitely
✅ All EPREL data publicly accessible
Legal basis: ESPR Recital 68 + Article 9 - Independent third-party DPP hosting
Mandatory energy labeling for C1 (cars), C2 (vans), C3 (trucks) tires
Covers: Rolling resistance, wet grip, external noise, snow/ice performance
Mandatory registration + QR code system linking to Product Information Sheet
All tire types must be registered BEFORE market placement
Ecodesign requirements + Digital Product Passport obligations
Extends labeling to full lifecycle traceability from July 2026
Mandatory fields for EPREL database registration and QR code generation
Legal name or trademark of tire manufacturer/importer
Regulation 2020/740 Annex II - Must match EPREL registration
Unique alphanumeric code distinguishing this tire type (article number/EAN)
Examples: "225/45R17-94W-XL", "PILOT-SPORT-4S-2024"
Complete size notation: width/aspect ratio/rim diameter
Format: "225/45R17" - Must match vehicle homologation specs
Maximum load capacity per tire (numerical code)
Example: "94" = 670 kg per tire maximum load
Maximum speed rating (letter code)
Examples: H=210 km/h, V=240 km/h, W=270 km/h, Y=300 km/h
Vehicle category classification
C1 (Car/SUV), C2 (Van/Light Truck), C3 (Bus/Heavy Truck)
Unique QR code linking to EPREL database Product Information Sheet
Auto-generated by EPREL upon registration - links to public database
Fixed value: "2020/740"
Must be displayed on all tire labels
Mandatory testing and classification per Regulation 2020/740 Annex I
Fuel efficiency rating: A (best) to E (worst)
Class A: 20-25% lower fuel consumption vs Class E
Measured value in kg/tonne for classification
Used to determine A-E class - must be reported to EPREL
Estimated annual fuel cost savings vs reference class
EU working on harmonized fuel savings calculator for transparency
Wet grip and braking distance classification
Braking performance on wet roads: A (shortest) to E (longest)
Class difference: Each class = 3-6m extra braking at 80 km/h
Measured grip performance value for classification
Three-Peak Mountain Snow Flake symbol for severe snow conditions
Outstanding ice grip confirmed by ISO 19447 testing
Environmental noise emissions classification
Noise classification: A (quietest), B, or C (loudest)
Measured noise emission in decibels
Typical: C1 tires: 67-72 dB, C2: 70-74 dB, C3: 72-76 dB
Production details and traceability
Department of Transportation identification code on tire sidewall
Format: "DOT XXXX XXXX WWYY" (WW=week, YY=year)
Factory location identifier (first 2-3 characters of DOT)
Week and year of manufacture (from DOT code)
Country where tire was manufactured
ESPR requirements for material traceability
Total mass in kilograms (single tire)
Primary rubber composition (natural/synthetic blend %)
% of recycled materials in tire
List of SVHC if concentration >0.1% w/w
Common: PAHs in oils. EU Limit: Max 1 mg/kg PAH8