FprEN 16662-3
(Main)Road vehicles - Supplementary grip devices for tyres of passenger cars and light duty vehicles - Part 3: Production control (self monitoring) and third-party surveillance
Road vehicles - Supplementary grip devices for tyres of passenger cars and light duty vehicles - Part 3: Production control (self monitoring) and third-party surveillance
This document specifies the control of the production (either self monitoring or by a third-party), which is a common part for every manufacturer of every kind of supplementary grip device (SGD).
Straßenfahrzeuge - Zusätzliche Gleitschutzvorrichtungen für Reifen an Personenfahrzeugen und leichten Nutzfahrzeugen - Teil 3: (Selbst überwachte) Produktionskontrolle und Überwachung von Drittanbieterseite
Véhicules routiers - Dispositifs supplémentaires d'adhérence pour pneumatiques de véhicules particuliers et de véhicules utilitaires légers - Partie 3 : Contrôle de la production (autosurveillance) et surveillance par un tiers
Cestna vozila - Dodatne naprave za oprijem pnevmatik na osebnih in lahkih tovornih vozilih - 3. del: Nadzor proizvodnje (samokontrola) in nadzor tretjih oseb
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Jun-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 301 - Electrically propelled road vehicles
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 301/WG 7 - Supplementary grip devices
- Current Stage
- 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
- Start Date
- 23-Apr-2026
- Due Date
- 06-Nov-2024
- Completion Date
- 23-Apr-2026
Overview
FprEN 16662-3: Road vehicles - Supplementary grip devices for tyres of passenger cars and light duty vehicles - Part 3: Production control (self monitoring) and third-party surveillance is a European draft standard developed by CEN. This standard focuses on establishing robust production control methods and third-party surveillance for supplementary grip devices (SGDs), commonly used as tyre traction aids for passenger cars and light duty vehicles. It specifies both the manufacturer’s responsibilities for continuous self-monitoring and the requirements for independent, third-party inspection, ensuring high quality, reliability, and safety of SGDs placed on the European market.
Key Topics
Production Control
The standard requires manufacturers to implement an internal quality assurance system for SGDs. This includes continuous or periodic monitoring of the products and production processes to verify compliance with defined specifications related to dimensions, materials, and performance characteristics as per EN 16662-1 and prEN 16662-2.Third-Party Surveillance
Accredited inspection bodies must conduct independent audits of manufacturers at least every two years. Surveillance encompasses reviewing documentation, auditing production controls, and testing product samples to ensure ongoing conformity with required safety and performance standards.Initial Testing and Documentation
Before a product can be marketed as compliant, initial testing must be completed according to EN 16662-1 and prEN 16662-2. Test reports and technical documentation are to be maintained and shared with inspection and regulatory bodies as needed.Corrective Actions and Reporting
Any non-compliance or negative inspection findings require timely corrective action. Both manufacturers and inspection bodies hold reporting obligations to relevant national authorities, ensuring transparency and market oversight.
Applications
FprEN 16662-3 is critical in the manufacturing and regulation of supplementary grip devices for:
Passenger Cars
Ensures winter and emergency traction aids (such as snow chains or tyre socks) meet uniform quality and safety requirements.Light Duty Vehicles
Covers a broad range of commercial vehicles up to a maximum permissible weight defined in EN 16662-1, enhancing fleet safety and compliance across Europe.Aftermarket and OEM Manufacturers
Applies to both original equipment manufacturers and those producing supplementary grip devices for the replacement market, supporting consistent quality control across the industry.Inspection and Certification Bodies
Provides a clear framework for accredited inspection agencies to perform surveillance and reporting, strengthening market confidence in compliant products.
This standard supports road safety objectives, helps prevent substandard products from entering the market, and fosters trust among consumers and stakeholders by guaranteeing independent, repeatable verification of product quality.
Related Standards
EN 16662-1: Road vehicles - Supplementary grip devices for tyres of passenger cars and light duty vehicles - Part 1: General safety and performance requirements
Defines fundamental safety and performance criteria for SGDs.prEN 16662-2: Road vehicles - Supplementary grip devices for tyres of passenger cars and light duty vehicles - Part 2: Specific test procedures
Specifies detailed testing procedures to assess compliance with EN 16662-1 requirements.ISO and IEC Standard Terminology
Aligns with global databases available at IEC Electropedia and the ISO Online Browsing Platform for consistent terminology within standardization documents.
Keywords: supplementary grip devices, production control, third-party surveillance, passenger cars, light duty vehicles, tyre traction aids, quality assurance, road vehicle standards, CEN, EN 16662-3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FprEN 16662-3 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Road vehicles - Supplementary grip devices for tyres of passenger cars and light duty vehicles - Part 3: Production control (self monitoring) and third-party surveillance". This standard covers: This document specifies the control of the production (either self monitoring or by a third-party), which is a common part for every manufacturer of every kind of supplementary grip device (SGD).
This document specifies the control of the production (either self monitoring or by a third-party), which is a common part for every manufacturer of every kind of supplementary grip device (SGD).
FprEN 16662-3 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.160.10 - Road vehicle tyres. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
FprEN 16662-3 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 16662-3:2023
01-november-2023
Cestna vozila - Dodatne naprave za oprijem pnevmatik na osebnih in lahkih
tovornih vozilih - 3. del: Nadzor proizvodnje (samokontrola) in nadzor tretjih oseb
Road vehicles - Supplementary grip devices for tyres of passenger cars and light duty
vehicles - Part 3: Production control (self monitoring) and third-party surveillance
Straßenfahrzeuge - Zusätzliche Gleitschutzvorrichtungen für Reifen an
Personenfahrzeugen und leichten Nutzfahrzeugen - Teil 3: (selbst überwachte)
Produktionskontrolle und Überwachung von Drittanbieterseite
Véhicules routiers - Dispositifs supplémentaires d'adhérence pour pneumatiques de
véhicules particuliers et de véhicules utilitaires légers - Partie 3 : Contrôle de la
production (autosurveillance) et surveillance par un tiers
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 16662-3
ICS:
83.160.10 Pnevmatike za cestna vozila Road vehicle tyres
oSIST prEN 16662-3:2023 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
oSIST prEN 16662-3:2023
oSIST prEN 16662-3:2023
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 16662-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2023
ICS 83.160.10
English Version
Road vehicles - Supplementary grip devices for tyres of
passenger cars and light duty vehicles - Part 3: Production
control (self monitoring) and third-party surveillance
Véhicules routiers - Dispositifs supplémentaires Straßenfahrzeuge - Zusätzliche
d'adhérence pour pneumatiques de véhicules Gleitschutzvorrichtungen für Reifen an
particuliers et de véhicules utilitaires légers - Partie 3 : Personenfahrzeugen und leichten Nutzfahrzeugen -
Contrôle de la production (autosurveillance) et Teil 3: (selbst überwachte) Produktionskontrolle und
surveillance par un tiers Überwachung von Drittanbieterseite
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 301.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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oSIST prEN 16662-3:2023
prEN 16662-3:2023 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 General audit and quality system requirements . 4
4.1 General. 4
4.2 Description of the procedure. 4
4.3 Initial test results according to EN 16662-1 and prEN 16662-2 . 5
4.3.1 General. 5
4.3.2 Information provided by the applicant . 5
4.3.3 Information provided by the testing body . 5
4.4 Production control . 5
4.5 Third-party surveillance . 5
4.6 Surveillance report . 6
oSIST prEN 16662-3:2023
prEN 16662-3:2023 (E)
European foreword
This document (prEN 16662-3:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 301 “Road
vehicles”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN enquiry.
oSIST prEN 16662-3:2023
prEN 16662-3:2023 (E)
1 Scope
This document specifies a general audit and quality system requirements for the production, which is a
common part for every manufacturer of every kind of supplementary grip device (SGD).
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 16662-1, Road vehicles - Supplementary grip devices for tyres of passenger cars and light duty vehicles
- Part 1: General safety and performance requirements
prEN 16662-2, Road vehicles - Supplementary grip devices for tyres of passenger cars and light duty vehicles
- Part 2: Specific test procedures
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 16662-1 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.el
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