Global UNECE Sets World’s First Tire Wear Limits to Reduce Microplastic Emissions

UNECE Sets World’s First Tire Wear Limits to Reduce Microplastic Emissions

In mid‑March 2026, the Working Party on Noise and Tyres (WP‑GRBP) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) reached a de facto agreement on the world’s first regulatory limits and test procedures for tire wear during the second half of its 83rd session, held alongside the 198th session of the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29).

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji