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St Lucia revised tyre standards to enforce strict new rules

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March 25, 2025 - Updated on March 27, 2025
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Local tyre shop Tyre Zone in Castries, St Lucia, which may be affected by the St Lucia revised tyre standards set to take effect in 2025.

Tyre Zone, a local tyre and rim dealer in St Lucia, is among many small businesses likely to be affected by the upcoming 2025 revised tyre standards. (Photo: Tyre Zone) Image used for editorial purposes only in reporting on the St Lucia revised tyre standards.

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CASTRIES, St Lucia (March 25, 2025) — The St Lucia revised tyre standards are set to take effect on March 31, 2025, according to a document obtained by Unitedpac St Lucia News. Issued by the St Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS), the updated measures introduce sweeping changes to the importation and sale of pneumatic tyres under the Compulsory Standards Compliance Programme — an enforcement mechanism established under Chapter 13.25 of the Revised Laws of St Lucia.

Exterior view of the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) building, responsible for implementing and enforcing the revised tyre standards.
The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS), located in Castries, oversees the implementation of revised tyre standards set to take effect in 2025.

The revised standards, SLNS 41:2024 and SLNS 42:2024, replace previous iterations dating back to 2001 and 2005. These standards apply to pneumatic tyres for both passenger and non-passenger vehicles, including used and retreaded tyres, and will be monitored at points of entry and within the domestic supply chain.

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Key provisions under SLNS 41:2024 and SLNS 42:2024

The standards introduce a unified framework for tyre condition, performance, and markings. As stated in the document, the following minimum criteria must be met:

For new tyres:

  • A minimum tread depth of 6.0 mm is required at the time of import and sale.
  • Tyres older than three years from their date of manufacture are prohibited for importation and retail sale for use on passenger vehicles.
  • Tyres bearing the following sidewall markings are not permitted for use on passenger vehicles:
    • “M” and “S” designations, including MS, M/S, M&S, M+S
    • Three-peak mountain snowflake (alpine) symbol next to the M+S marking

For used tyres:

  • Tyres must also meet the minimum tread depth of 6.0 mm at time of inspection.
  • A tyre exceeding three years from the date of manufacture is not acceptable for import or sale for use on passenger vehicles.
  • All containers of used tyres must be fumigated in accordance with Annex D of the revised standard. No exceptions are noted for shipments below a particular volume.
  • Prohibited used tyre conditions include:
    • Regrooved or visibly retreaded tyres
    • Repairs deemed excessive or beyond acceptable technical limits
    • Tyres previously used with studs
    • Tyres with M+S or alpine markings as described above

How St Lucia revised tyre standards impact used tyre dealers

The used tyre sector — which provides lower-cost alternatives to new tyres — faces structural disruption under the new compliance criteria. Dealers will be required to verify date of manufacture, tread depth, and sidewall markings before importation, while also coordinating fumigation logistics with certified agencies.

One Castries-based operator who reviewed the document said that more than half of his inventory is now deemed non-compliant, citing age limits and sidewall restrictions as key obstacles. “We’ll need to start from scratch with suppliers,” he added, referencing additional sourcing costs, product certification requirements, and delays associated with mandatory fumigation.

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The impact varies across businesses. Dealers with high inventory turnover may adapt more easily, while smaller operators who import in bulk or rely on overseas closeout stock may encounter steep losses due to obsolescence of unsold product.

Stacked vehicle tyres on display rack, highlighting tread depth requirements under the St Lucia revised tyre standards.
Tyres in inventory must now meet new tread depth, age, and marking standards under the 2025 regulations in St Lucia.

Enforcement and compliance mechanisms

The St Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) retains the authority to inspect, detain, or reject goods that do not conform to national standards. Under the Compulsory Standards Compliance Programme, port inspections, importer declarations, and pre-clearance checks will be enforced at entry points. Non-compliant tyres will be flagged for seizure, re-export, or disposal, depending on risk categorization.

Each of the revised standards — SLNS 41:2024 and SLNS 42:2024 — is available for purchase at EC $40 via www.slbs.org or at the Bureau’s head office at Bisée Industrial Estate, Castries.

Businesses are advised to complete necessary procedural updates before the March 31 compliance deadline. For technical support or documentation review, importers may contact Mr. Hubert Reynolds, Head of the Compliance Department, via email at h.reynolds@slbs.org or by calling 758-453-0049.

Broader regulatory context

The St Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) has gazetted a total of 46 compulsory national standards since the launch of its monitoring framework in 2003. The introduction of the 2024 tyre standards reflects a continued push to align local regulations with international safety benchmarks while ensuring that goods entering the domestic market meet established quality and environmental health criteria.

As the March 31 implementation date approaches, importers, suppliers, and retailers are reviewing logistics, inventory strategies, and supplier certifications to ensure compliance.

Unitedpac St Lucia News will continue monitoring the implementation of these regulations and provide updates on their impact across the automotive and retail sectors.

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