Far Eastern-produced tyres fail ETRMA 'clean oil' compliance test: Association calls for intensified testing and enforcement of Reach rules

摘要

The use of 'high-PAH' extender oils in tyres manufactured for sale within the European Union has been prohibited under the Reach regulation since 1 January 2010. However, according to the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers' Association (ETRMA), there is said to be "strong industry concern" as to whether all tyres imported into the European Union are being tested for compliance. In response ETRMA tested 45 tyre brands (110 tyres in total) that are currently offered for sale within the European Union. According to the association, the results confirmed that its apprehension was not unfounded with a number of reported failures from nine brand names. Following on from this, one key ETRMA member (Pirelli) issued a statement warning that "millions of imported tyres may not comply with European law."