SIST EN 16662-3:2026

• Abstract:

  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).

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 14-Nov-2023
• ICS: 83.160.10 - Road vehicle tyres
• Technical Committee: CEV - Electric passenger and commercial vehicles
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 09-Jul-2026
• Due Date: 13-Sep-2026
• Ref Project: EN 16662-3:2026 - Road vehicles - Supplementary grip devices for tyres of passenger cars and light duty vehicles - Part 3: Production control (self-monitoring) and third-party surveillance

Overview

SIST EN 16662-3:2026 defines the requirements for production control-including self-monitoring and third-party surveillance-of supplementary grip devices (SGDs) for tyres used on passenger cars and light duty vehicles. Established under the authority of SIST, this standard is a critical part of the EN 16662 series, focusing on systematic audits and quality systems to ensure safe and compliant supplementary grip devices across all manufacturers. It supports harmonized market practices within the European automotive sector by specifying processes and documentation for both internal (self-control) and external (third-party) quality assurance.

Key Topics

• Production Control Requirements
  Manufacturers are required to implement continuous production control for supplementary grip devices. This involves regular product examinations, compliance checks with established requirements, and documentation of all quality control activities. Production control ensures consistent manufacturing quality across all product variants.

• Initial and Periodic Testing
  Products must undergo initial testing aligned with EN 16662-1 and prEN 16662-2 to verify they meet safety and performance criteria. Ongoing testing and monitoring are essential for maintaining these standards throughout production.

• Third-Party Surveillance
  Accredited inspection bodies must audit manufacturers at least every two years. This external oversight provides independent verification of factory production control, sampling, and test result review, ensuring compliance with all relevant requirements.

• Documentation and Reporting
  Complete documentation-including production audit results, test reports, and surveillance contracts-must be maintained. Negative audit outcomes must be reported immediately to authorities and corrective actions taken.

• Handling Modifications
  Any change to a product must be communicated to relevant bodies. If a modification impacts safety or performance, additional review or testing may be required before continued certification.

Applications

• Automotive Manufacturers

  • Ensures the production of compliant supplementary grip devices, such as snow chains or traction aids, for use on passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles.
  • Supports legal market placement within the EU and other regions recognizing EN standards.

• Testing and Inspection Bodies

  • Provides a clear framework for conducting independent quality audits and verifying production consistency through periodic inspections.

• Quality Assurance Teams

  • Facilitates the development and implementation of robust internal audit systems that align with recognized market requirements.

• Suppliers and Distributors

  • Allows verification of product compliance through traceable documentation and standards compliance, reducing the risk of non-conforming goods entering the supply chain.

Related Standards

• EN 16662-1: Supplementary grip devices for tyres - General safety and performance requirements, referenced for initial and continuous testing criteria.
• prEN 16662-2: Supplementary grip devices for tyres - Specific test procedures, outlining tests referenced in production and surveillance activities.
• ISO and IEC Terminology Databases: For standardized definitions of terms used within this and related documents.

Keywords

Supplementary grip devices, passenger car tyres, light duty vehicles, production control, self monitoring, third-party surveillance, quality system, audit requirements, factory production control, automotive standards, SIST EN 16662-3, conformity assessment.

Practical Value

The implementation of SIST EN 16662-3:2026 ensures that only safe, reliable, and compliant supplementary grip devices reach consumers and road operators. Through a combination of internal controls and external audits, manufacturers can demonstrate consistent product quality while distributors and testing bodies benefit from clear standards and reporting structures. This not only enhances road safety but also simplifies compliance documentation across the automotive supply chain.

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
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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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