The company's core certification capabilities cover road vehicle tires through ECE R30, R54, and R117 standards, providing complete type approval for passenger car and commercial vehicle tires. Specialized services extend to two and three-wheeler tires under ECE R75, agricultural vehicle tires through ECE R106, and retreaded tires certification via ECE R108 and R109 regulations.

Advanced performance testing under ECE R117 encompasses critical parameters including noise emissions, wet grip performance, rolling resistance, and snow grip performance. Recent innovations include newly developed capabilities for wet grip testing on worn tires and tire abrasion testing, addressing evolving regulatory requirements and environmental concerns.

Applus+ IDIADA maintains distinction as the European Reference Laboratory for Rolling Resistance Alignment, serving as the reference standard for calibrating rolling resistance test laboratories across Europe. This unique position underscores the company's technical authority and precision in energy efficiency measurements critical for tire labeling compliance.

EC tire labeling services comply with Regulation (EU) 2020/740, supporting both European and non-European labeling schemes through testing according to relevant international standards. All testing processes maintain ISO 17025 accreditation, ensuring quality-assured results recognized globally.

Regional certification capabilities include Brazil INMETRO accreditation under Portaria 379/2021, enabling direct access to South American markets. Additional services encompass ISO standards compliance testing, DOT testing for US market access, and comprehensive support for self-certification standards in markets requiring manufacturer self-certification.

Specialized testing facilities feature ISO 10844:2021 certified surfaces for rolling sound emission testing according to ECE R117.02 for all vehicle types, and dedicated braking surfaces for adhesion performance testing. Laboratory equipment includes three dedicated rolling resistance test machines, passenger car dynamometers with 2,000 kg maximum load and 350 km/h maximum speed capability, and truck and bus dynamometers supporting 7,000 kg loads at 160 km/h maximum speed.

Structural testing capabilities encompass plunger testing benches for penetration resistance and bead unseating test benches for safety integrity assessment. Real-world validation utilizes a complete fleet of test vehicles for on-road performance verification.

Key performance parameters tested include wet grip for braking and traction assessment, pass-by noise for external emissions measurement, rolling resistance for energy efficiency evaluation, and snow grip for winter performance characteristics. Conformity of Production tests ensure ongoing compliance verification for mass production, while market surveillance tests provide regulatory compliance monitoring.

Applus+ IDIADA's strategic positioning includes active participation in regulatory development through membership in Working Groups in Geneva (United Nations) and Brussels (European Union) where vehicle regulations are created and developed. This involvement ensures the company remains at the forefront of evolving regulatory requirements.

The company's global reach spans Europe, Asia, and South America through subsidiaries in over 22 countries, with component homologation expertise identified as one of the main areas of specialization, positioning IDIADA as a complete solution provider for tire manufacturers seeking certification across multiple global markets.