The long-running effort to introduce an EU label for retreaded truck and bus tyres has been an uphill struggle for European retreaders. It now appears unlikely to be completed in 2026, according to anonymous industry sources. Those sources suggest that 2028 is being discussed as the earliest realistic implementation point; however, we understand that there is also specific obstruction to the introduction of the label from within the tyre industry itself. Although the European Commission has not yet announced a formal postponement, we wanted to explore the consequences for retreaders if this is...
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