Tire Regulations Short Course

The Tire Regulations Course will be held concurrently with Tire Technology Expo 2013 in Cologne, Germany, on 4 February – the day before the expo and main conference.

 

Course Rates

Pass type	Full rate
1-day Short course	€580
1-day Short course plus open pass to all Tire Technology conference sessions	€1555

 

The course:

The course will be delivered by presenter(s) with considerable knowledge of the current tire regulations in Europe and on a global basis. These are particularly critical as tire labelling and new type approval regulations are introduced. Some indication of the future in terms of tire regulations will also be discussed. A brief outlook on the impact of the EU's new chemical regulation REACH on tires will also be given.

Current tire regulations in Europe and on a global basis

1. Europe Tire Regulations Framework

• Implementation of the “General Safety Regulation” concerning tires and TPMS
• Type Approval of new tires
• Sales and entry into service of tires
• Recent regulation amendments

2. UNECE Tire Regulations Framework

• The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations
• The International regulatory framework of UNECE

3. Focus on EC- / ECE- Type Approval

• Regulations which apply on a compulsory basis
• Type approval process
• Technical Services
• Approval Authorities

4. Focus on EU Tire Labelling

• Status of implementation
• Recent regulation amendments
• Status of market surveillance

5. REACH regulation

• Impact on the tire market
• Brief overview of regulations concerning tires
• Where to find support

6. Harmonization of Global Tire Regulations

• Proposal for a global technical regulation concerning uniform provisions for pneumatic radial tyres for passenger and light truck (commercial) vehicles