VLS Launch

The UKLA are announcing the registration of a subsidiary company “Verification of Lubricant Specifications Ltd”, a not-for-profit organisation that is dedicated to the protection of the integrity of lubricating oil performance standards against false or misleading claims.

Background

Misrepresented products are being sold into the UK Market which do not conform to the specifications claimed for them by their marketers. Unrealised quality and performance claim promises place consumers and equipment at risk and distort the market. However, it is appreciated that in some cases the misrepresentation is due to a genuine lack of understanding and we as an organisation do strive to increase the level of specification education to consumers and marketers alike. Equally, it must be said that perpetrators of such actions are in the minority and the vast majority of product supplied into the market is completely fit for purpose.

The Mission

The VLS mission, simply put, is to protect consumers of lubricants from purchasing products that make incorrect specification and performance claims.  This will be achieved by providing an independent, objective, credible and trusted means to challenge and verify lubricant specifications and performance claims.

Objective

The VLS objective is to establish a transparent UK Lubricants market with fair competition and accurate performance and OEM specification approval claims that enable consumers to make informed and conscious purchase choices.  There is no intention of curtailing the marketing of cheaper, cost-effective lubricants provided they are accurately described and labelled.