Producer FAQ

Note that Producers may now apply to be part of the pilot exercise.

What is Certification?

Certification demonstrates that a company is capable of producing Tyre Derived Rubber Material products to the standards required in PAS 107 and the Quality Protocol. It is issued following a periodic independent audit.

Why obtain Certification?

There are a variety of reasons:

• Certification can increase customer confidence in your products
• Without Certification, any items produced from used tyres are classified as a waste and thus require waste permits for storage and transport in England and Wales - both for producers and consumers. Certification removes the necessity for such waste permits as any item produced within the scope of the Certification is technically a product (rather than a waste) 

What is the value of Certification?

Certification can add value to your company in a number of ways:

• Customers and specifiers of Tyre Derived Rubber Material products are often responsible for specifying the quality of products they purchase - purchasing certified products can demonstrate this responsibility, and thus influence their choice of supplier and the value of product
• The use of the Tyre Derived Rubber Material Certification Mark can improve the saleability of products
• Increased customer/specifier confidence from a certified Tyre Derived Rubber Material industry can positively impact upon the market for the product

How can I obtain Certification?

To obtain Certification a manufacturer must undertake the following steps:

• Ensure your company procedures incorporate the requirements of:

      a) PAS107:2007 Specification for the manufacture and storage of size reduced tyre materials

      b) Quality Protocol - End of waste criteria for the production and use of tyre-derived rubber materials

          You may choose to use a consultant to assist. Please note that Certification Bodies are unable to offer a consultancy service.

•  Apply to an accredited Certification Body
•  Submit to audit (there will be fees payable for this)

 What expertise should I look for in a Consultant?

The following core experience and knowledge may be desirable when TDRM Certification Clients are considering using a consultant to provide professional services:

 Note: This list is not exhaustive and is not deemed to be in any particular priority order.

 Drafting and implementing Management Systems

• Tyre industry experience - particularly in tyre re-processing and tyre derived materials.
• Detailed knowledge of, and experience in using PAS 107:2007 - Specification for the manufacture and storage of size reduced tyre materials
• Detailed knowledge of, and experience in using the Quality Protocol - Tyre-Derived Rubber Materials, End of waste criteria for the production and use of Tyre-Derived Rubber Materials
• Detailed knowledge of, and experience in using the TDRM Certification Scheme document - Requirements for Certification bodies offering tyre derived rubber material Certification