France Recognizes Tire Pyrolysis Oil As Chemical

The French authorities officially recognized pyrolysis oil from waste tires, also known as tire pyrolysis oil (TPO), as a raw material for the chemical industry.

This is a significant development for industrial material cycles based on end-of-life tires, as the regulatory classification strengthens the product’s connectivity to chemical value chains and improves the predictability of potential purchase and partnership models.

Pyrum Innovations AG processes scrap tires using pyrolysis to produce pyrolysis oil, industrial carbon black and steel.

The recognition in France highlights the increasing importance of standardized, reliable framework conditions for ramping up the market for recycled raw materials.

In an environment where the chemical industry and the circular economy are growing closer together, clear regulatory categories are essential for companies to scale up investments, production and supply chains in the long term.

Pyrum will continue to closely monitor developments in France and the ongoing European discussion on the classification and use of recycled raw materials.

© Scrap Tire News, March 2026