VLS


On 3rd May 2024, VLS undertook a six-month review of the case in line with its stated process.


Its findings at the six-month review were as follows:-


The Technical Review Panel had concerns about the product meeting the fuel economy requirements of ACEA C2 and ILSAC GF-6 whilst meeting the tough durability requirements of VW 504.00/507.00, earlier communications requested support for PSA B71 2290 (ACEA C2/C3 based), none has been forthcoming.


Other inconsistencies are detailed in the performance claims as above.


The TDS lists several inaccurate performance claims, detailed under the heading ‘Recommended by Silverhook for applications requiring’, which is ambiguous at best.


Consequently, VLS believes that the product is still non-compliant and so will be reported as such to its Primary Authority partner Buckinghamshire & Surrey


Trading Standards and also to SAIL-Europe under the EELQMS Lubricant Marketer Letter of Conformance for claims made against the ACEA engine oil sequences.


David Wright, Company Secretary of VLS said “We want to ensure we have the highest standards in Europe for lubricant manufacture, blending and marketing, and we want a ‘level playing field’ for all participants, so that we protect the interests of the consumer and other end users.


In the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (UK) Ltd, we have set our course for stronger industry self-regulation by working positively towards more open and transparent competition that benefits all lubricant organisations.”


Information on this case can be found on the VLS website.


https://ukla-vls.org.uk/


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