Research and analysis

EU tyre label technical information assessment

The National Measurement Office undertook an investigation into the technical information presented for tyre labels in the UK.

• From: National Measurement and Regulation Office, Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and Department for Transport
• Published: 9 February 2015

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Tyre technical assessment report

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Details

The National Measurement and Regulation Office (NMRO) enforces the EU tyre labelling legislation in the UK. As part of this work, an assessment was undertaken to evaluate the EU tyre technical information.

This investigation considered:

• assessment of a selection of tyre technical data from manufacturers in the UK
• contact with UK importers and authorised representatives regarding Article 4, raising awareness of supplier responsibilities

From engagement with these selected businesses, 80% of tyre manufacturers contacted provided some kind of technical information. Information demonstrated that the majority were using TUV and RDW for accredited technical assessment, with the larger manufacturers carrying out in-house assessment. Both the test facilities and internal testing appear to follow EC guidelines on tyre testing, however clarification will be needed on signing technical documentation to prove authenticity.

Only 29% of tyre wholesalers and authorised representatives responded to the NMRO regarding supplier responsibilities. Some did clarify their stance on not importing from outside the EU.

This investigation collated tyre technical information, demonstrating that the testing appears to be in line with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) 117 regulations and its corresponding EC guidance. However, the implementation of the statutory instrument for tyre labelling will allow NMRO to conduct more in-depth projects into tyre technical assessment and its integrity, by conducting independent testing of risk-assessed tyres.

Published 9 February 2015