A proposal from the European Commission, published by the Council on 26 June 2026, would amend Regulations (EU) 2017/1369 and 2020/740 to simplify and expand digital options for energy and tyre labelling. The changes would affect suppliers, dealers, and online sellers by requiring new data entries in the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) and mandating interactive digital label displays.
Annex I of the proposal introduces a new Annex III to Regulation 2020/740, requiring tyre suppliers to enter product data into EPREL for C1, C2, and C3 tyres, and to include the EPREL registration number, link, or QR code in promotional materials. Annex II amends Annex IV of the same regulation, specifying how rolling resistance, wet grip, and noise classes must be displayed in printed and online advertisements, catalogues, and distance selling. For online material, class-arrow images must link to the full label via pop-up or mouse-over, and a link to the Product Information Sheet must be provided. Annex III amends Annex VII, requiring suppliers to enter compliance data such as tyre type identifiers, test reports or justification for declared values, and maintenance precautions.
The proposal is scheduled for discussion at a Council meeting on 2 July 2026. It aims to reduce administrative burden and improve consumer access to product information through digital tools, while maintaining the existing labelling framework. The European Parliament will need to consider the proposal as part of the ordinary legislative procedure.
Stakeholder impact - Tyre suppliers: Must update EPREL entries with detailed product and compliance data, and adapt promotional materials to include digital references. This imposes moderate compliance costs but may reduce physical label printing. - Online sellers: Required to implement interactive label displays (pop-ups, mouse-over links) and provide Product Information Sheet links, increasing website development and maintenance costs. - Dealers and distributors: Must ensure that both printed and digital materials comply with new display rules, potentially requiring staff training and system updates. - Consumers: Gain easier access to detailed product information via digital labels, enabling better-informed purchasing decisions on energy efficiency and tyre performance.
Institutional follow-up The Council will discuss the proposal on 2 July 2026. If adopted, the regulation would enter into force 20 days after publication in the Official Journal, with direct applicability in all member states.