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Following complaints on incorrectly labelled monofilament lines within the trade EFTTA is implementing a line testing programme through an independently appointed laboratory to determine the accuracy of labelling on fishing line and to award the EFTTA Approved Label for qualifying lines.

Earlier this year the EFTTA approved laboratory carried out random tests on line and the following results were noted:

• 11% tested achieved or were better than their stated breaking strength
• 5% tested had more than 50% less breaking strength than declared
• 36% tested had between 30% - 50% less breaking strength than declared
• 26% tested had between 20% - 30% less breaking strength than declared
• 22% tested had up to 20% less breaking strength than declared
• 83% of the lines tested had all samples below their stated breaking strength
• 9% of the lines tested had some of the samples below their stated breaking strength
• 8% of the lines tested had samples that achieved their stated breaking strength

These results are alarming and the trade needs to act now by implementing an industry approved standard before national governments enforce regulations. EFTTA invites all companies to submit their lines for testing and apply for the EFTTA approved logo.A widespread marketing and promotional campaign will educate retailers and the public about the meaning of the logo and the quality standard of the product bearing it.

The testing standard that EFTTA are using is the internationally recognised ISO 2062 standard (also known as DIN EN ISO 2062). Dry specimens of line will be cut from spools and each diameter will be subject to ten tests with breaking strength recorded for each sample. The testing procedure will be carried out in a strictly controlled laboratory environment and will adhere strictly to the ISO 2062 standard for dry testing.

It is the responsibility of the company whose brand will appear on the spool to apply for the EFTTAapproved logo.

• Complete the line testing application form overleaf and send to EFTTA, together with five spools of each diameter submitted for testing
• The EFTTAsecretariat will issue an invoice
• On receipt of the payment the lines will be tested by an independent testing laboratory
• All samples supplied must perform as stated on the application form, variance allowed is +/- 10%
• If tests are successful, the EFTTAapproved logo with unique reference number and a licence agreement will be issued by the EFTTAsecretariat
• If tests fail, the line can be re-submitted after modification at renewed cost
• Future random line tests may be carried out by the EFTTAsecretariat to ensure that the line testing standards are met