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*Download full PDF   The technical association of the European lubricants industry   ATIEL is a non-profit association (ASBL) representing the combined knowledge and experience of leading European and international engine oil manufacturers and marketers.   Through its members’ combined knowledge and experience, it develops scientifically sound guidelines, best practices and standards to key technical, […]

*Download full PDF What an OEM Approval Is and Why It Matters   An OEM approval certifies a lubricant meets a specific OEM’s performance specification for their hardware. It is the only reliable assurance that the formulation has been tested and validated as required by the OEM, reducing the risk of engine damage and poor

*Download full PDF   Every Lubricant Marketer making performance  claims against the ACEA engine oil sequences  must sign the Lubricant Marketer’s “Letter of  Conformance” as a declaration that their finished  lubricants carrying ACEA engine oil sequence  claims comply with the provisions of the European Engine Lubricant Quality Management  System, or EELQMS. In addition, the Lubricant 

The 5th Independent Review of the Product Stewardship (Oil) Act 2000 has been tabled in Parliament and officially published on the DCCEEW website: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/protection/publications/fifth-independent-review-product-stewardship-oil-act-2000 The Product Stewardship for Oil Scheme is vital for promoting the environmentally sustainable management and recycling of used oil in Australia, which in turn protects our environment from contamination.As a member

VRF00011  Status: Closed What was the issue? A Verification Request Form (VRF) was raised regarding an ATF product that claimed to meet multiple specifications, including Ford Mercon® LV, Mercon® SP, Dexron® VI, Aisin AW-1, and Toyota WS. The concern centred on the product’s stated viscosity of 7.0 cSt @100°C, which exceeds the upper viscosity limits

What is ATIEL ?   ATIEL is the Technical Association for the European Lubricants Industry and operates as a not-for-profit organisation under Belgian law. For over 25 years, ATIEL has acted as the representative voice for the lubricant sector, harnessing the collective knowledge of its members to drive advancements in engine oil innovation that benefit

VRF00010  Status: Closed What was the issue? A Verification Request Form (VRF) was raised regarding an ATF product that claimed to meet both Ford Mercon® SP and Mercon® ULV specifications. This claim raised concerns due to the mutually exclusive nature of these specifications, particularly in terms of viscosity and application compatibility. Ford explicitly states that

VRF00009 Status: Closed What was the issue? A Verification Request Form (VRF) was raised concerning a synthetic 5W30 ACEA C3 engine oil which stated on the Product Data Sheet that this product is low SAPS and meets ACEA A3/B4 and ACEA A5/B5. The year was added as a suffix to the ACEA claims as well

The ALA is thrilled to share that, through our partnership with ICIS, Australian Lubricants Association (ALA) members can access a 10% discount at the upcoming 17th ICIS Base Oils and Lubricants Conference, taking place in Singapore 19 – 20 June 2025. An email will be sent to you advising how to access the discount. We hope you take

Consumer Alert Company: Martini Racing Product: Sint 30 E Spec 5w30 SN “EURO SPEC” Martini Racing Products, Sint 30 E Spec 5w30 SN “EURO SPEC” makes numerous claims that are unverified (refer to the section “Product Claims” below). This product was tested by an independent certified laboratory, the test results show this product can claim 5W-30 C2.