- EU Tyre Label 2020/740
- ESPR 2024/1781
Digital Product Passport for Tyres
Passenger and light truck tyres already carry a fuel efficiency, wet grip, and noise label — a Digital Product Passport builds on that same data and adds what the label can’t show: full material composition, recycled rubber content, and chemical safety, built directly in Shopify.
2028
Expected tyre delegated act target
12+
Years EU compliance
Free
Plan — up to 10 products
5 min
Average setup time
A digital record that starts with the label already on the tyre
A Digital Product Passport (DPP) for tyres is a machine-readable data record scanned from the tyre itself. It’s built on the same rolling resistance, wet grip, and noise data behind the EU tyre label you already produce — then extended with the material, recycled-content, and safety data the label doesn’t cover.
Each model or production batch gets a scannable code linking to a live, always-current passport.
Rolling resistance, wet grip, and noise class carry directly across from your existing EPREL-registered label data.
Change a rubber compound or recycled-content ratio, and the passport reflects it automatically — no relabelling stock.
Tyre fitters, recyclers, and retreaders scan the same code to see casing condition, materials, and reuse eligibility.
Built on the EU tyre label
From three label grades to a full passport
Regulation (EU) 2020/740 already requires an A–E label on rolling resistance, wet grip, and noise for passenger and commercial tyres. The DPP doesn’t replace this label — it carries the same graded data into a fuller, scannable record alongside materials and chemical safety.
Affects fuel or energy efficiency — graded A (best) to E.
Braking performance on wet roads — graded A (best) to E.
Exterior noise level in decibels, graded into three classes.
Required DPP Data
What your tyre DPP is expected to include
Based on the ESPR framework and the preparatory study for tyres, four data categories are expected to form the core of the passport. PassoNext maps each one to a guided, pre-built field.
Regulation (EU) 2020/740 aligned
- Rolling resistance class (A–E)
- Wet grip class (A–E)
- Rolling noise level (dB) and class
- EPREL registration reference
Tread wear and retreading
- Tread wear indicator and mileage rating
- Expected service life
- Casing reuse and retreading cycle count
- Abrasion rate test results
Compound-level transparency
- Recycled rubber content percentage
- Natural vs. synthetic rubber ratio
- Full material composition by component
- Country of manufacture
REACH / SCIP aligned
- PAH and heavy metal declarations
- SVHC presence (REACH / SCIP)
- End-of-life recycling instructions
- Retreading eligibility and process notes
Live passport preview
See a tyre passport, exactly as a fitter or shopper would.
Every field below is generated from your Shopify product data and existing tyre label registration, and stays current as compounds or test results change.
- Rolling resistance, wet grip, and noise class
- Recycled rubber content and material mix
- Chemical safety and SVHC status
- End-of-life and retreading instructions
Who must create the tyre DPP?
Under ESPR, the “economic operator” placing the tyre on the EU market carries full DPP responsibility — and the retreading market brings in one more role.
The company producing the tyre bears primary responsibility for accurate label, material, and safety data.
Companies bringing tyres into the EU from outside must confirm valid label registration and a passport before sale.
Businesses that retread a casing update the passport with new tread data while preserving the casing's material history.
Non-EU brands can appoint an EU-based representative to carry DPP obligations on their behalf.
How it works
A compliant tyre DPP in 6 steps — from Shopify
No re-authoring your label data, no separate compliance platform. PassoNext plugs into your existing Shopify catalogue.
Rolling resistance, wet grip, noise class, and compound data — pull directly from your existing EPREL and test records.
One-click install from the Shopify App Store. Connect your store in under 2 minutes — no code, no developer needed.
Guided fields validate entries against the ESPR tyre framework as you type, with templates by tyre category.
PassoNext validates the data and creates a compliant Digital Product Passport for the product or variant.
A unique GS1 Digital Link QR code is automatically generated and linked to the DPP, ready for printing on hang tags, care labels, or packaging.
Print the QR code on the product. If product information changes (supplier, materials, certifications, etc.), the DPP updates automatically while the same QR code continues to work.
Tyres are a first-cohort ESPR category — build now, not later.
Your tyre label and compound data is already there. Turn it into a passport before the mandate lands.
- Templates built on the EU tyre label
- Syncs directly with Shopify products
- Retreading & recycled content fields
- GS1 Digital Link QR codes generated
- Live updates, no re-printing labels
- Free plan — up to 10 products
Frequently asked questions
When do tyres actually need a Digital Product Passport?
Tyres are a first-cohort product category under ESPR (Regulation 2024/1781). The European Commission is expected to adopt the tyre-specific delegated act between 2026 and 2028, with a transition period before compliance becomes mandatory — current estimates point to around mid-2028, though the exact date is set by the delegated act itself. We’d recommend checking the current status before treating any single date as fixed.
Is a DPP different from the EU tyre label I already use?
Yes. EU Tyre Labelling Regulation (EU) 2020/740 already mandates the fuel efficiency, wet grip, and noise label most passenger and commercial tyres carry. The DPP is separate but complementary — it carries the same graded label data into a fuller record with material composition, recycled content, and chemical safety the label alone doesn’t show. The two frameworks are expected to coexist.
Does the DPP requirement cover retreaded tyres?
The scope is still being finalised, but retreaded tyres are expected to be covered, at least partially. Retreading fits ESPR’s circular economy goals, so the delegated act is expected to include fields for casing reuse and retreading cycle count — PassoNext’s tyre template already includes them so you’re ready either way.
Are agricultural or off-road tyres in scope?
Agricultural and off-road tyres are generally expected to sit outside the initial ESPR tyre delegated act, which is expected to focus on passenger car and light truck tyres, possibly extending to commercial vehicle tyres. Agricultural and construction tyres may be addressed in a later delegated act cycle — worth monitoring if that’s your category.
Does this apply to online sellers on Shopify?
Yes. ESPR applies to any economic operator placing products on the EU market, including e-commerce and Shopify sellers. If you ship tyres to EU customers or trade buyers through your store, you’ll need a valid passport for each product once the relevant delegated act applies, regardless of channel.
