Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, amending Regulations (EC) No 715/2007 and (EC) No 595/2009 and repealing Directive 2007/46/EC (Text with EEA relevance.)
| Item | Subject | Regulatory acts | N3 | O4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, CRASH TESTING, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFETY | RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, CRASH TESTING, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFETY | RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, CRASH TESTING, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFETY | RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, CRASH TESTING, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFETY |
| A1 | Interior fittings | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| A2 | Seats and head restraints | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. Seats that are not designated as such shall be clearly and permanently identified to users, either by means of a pictogram or a sign with an appropriate text. | not in scope |
| A3 | Bus seats | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| A4 | Safety-belt anchorages | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. | not in scope |
| A5 | Safety-belts and restraint systems | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X Application limited to seats designated for normal use when the vehicle is used on a public road. | not in scope |
| A6 | Safety-belt reminders | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| A7 | Partitioning systems | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment |
| A8 | Child restraint anchorages | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF B | not in scope |
| A9 | Child restraint systems (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment |
| A10 | Enhanced child restraint systems (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment |
| A11 | Front underrun protection | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | A | not in scope |
| A12 | Rear underrun protection | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | A | A |
| A13 | Lateral protection | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | A |
| A14 | Fuel tank safety (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | A | A |
| A15 | Liquified petroleum gas safety (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| A16 | Compressed and liquified natural gas safety (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| A17 | Hydrogen safety (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| A18 | Hydrogen system material qualification (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| A19 | In-use electric safety (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| A20 | Frontal off-set impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| A21 | Frontal full-width impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| A22 | Protective steering | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| A23 | Replacement airbag | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment |
| A24 | Cab impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | A | not in scope |
| A25 | Side impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| A26 | Pole side impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| A27 | Rear impact | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| A28 | 112-based eCall in-vehicles systems | Regulation (EU) 2015/758 | not in scope | not in scope |
| B | VULNERABLE ROAD USERS, VISION AND VISIBILITY | VULNERABLE ROAD USERS, VISION AND VISIBILITY | VULNERABLE ROAD USERS, VISION AND VISIBILITY | VULNERABLE ROAD USERS, VISION AND VISIBILITY |
| B1 | Pedestrian leg and head protection | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| B2 | Enlarged head impact zone | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| B3 | Frontal protection system | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment |
| B4 | Advanced emergency braking for pedestrians and cyclists ahead | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| B5 | Pedestrian and cyclist collision warning | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| B6 | Blind spot information system | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| B7 | Reversing detection | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| B8 | Forward vision | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| B9 | Heavy-duty vehicles direct vision | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | no requirements yet | not in scope |
| B10 | Safety glazing | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X Glazing material may be either of safety glass or rigid plastic glazing. |
| B11 | Defrost/demist | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X Vehicles shall be fitted with an adequate windscreen defrosting and demisting device | not in scope |
| B12 | Wash/wipe | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X Vehicles shall be fitted with adequate windscreen washing and wiping devices | not in scope |
| B13 | Indirect vision devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| B14 | Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems | Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 | X | not in scope |
| C | VEHICLE CHASSIS, BRAKING, TYRES AND STEERING | VEHICLE CHASSIS, BRAKING, TYRES AND STEERING | VEHICLE CHASSIS, BRAKING, TYRES AND STEERING | VEHICLE CHASSIS, BRAKING, TYRES AND STEERING |
| C1 | Steering equipment | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X Crab steering allowed | X |
| C2 | Lane departure warning | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | n/a | not in scope |
| C3 | Emergency lane keeping | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| C4 | Braking | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | G Test to be performed only with the complete/completed vehicle. Vehicles up to 4 axles shall comply with all the requirements laid down in the relevant regulatory acts. Derogations are admitted for vehicles having more than 4 axles, provided that: (a) they are justified by the particular construction; and (b) all the braking performances, related to parking, service and secondary braking laid down in the relevant regulatory act are fulfilled. Anti-lock braking system is not mandatory for vehicles with hydrostatic drive. | X |
| C5 | Replacement braking parts | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment |
| C6 | Brake assist | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| C7 | Stability control | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | n/a | X |
| C8 | Advanced emergency braking on heavy-duty vehicles | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | n/a | not in scope |
| C9 | Advanced emergency braking on light-duty vehicles | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| C10 | Tyre safety and environmental performance | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X Tyres are to be type-approved in accordance with the requirements set out in UN Regulation No 117 even if the design speed of the vehicle is less than 80 km/h. |
| C11 | Spare wheels and run-flat systems (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| C12 | Retreaded tyres | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment |
| C13 | Tyre pressure monitoring for light-duty vehicles | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| C14 | Tyre pressure monitoring for heavy-duty vehicles | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | A | A |
| C15 | Tyre installation | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X Tyres are to be type-approved in accordance with the requirements set out in UN Regulation No 54 even if the design speed of the vehicle is less than 80 km/h. The load capacity may be adjusted in relation to the maximum design speed of the trailer in agreement with the tyre manufacturer. |
| C16 | Replacement wheels | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | equipment | equipment |
| D | ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE LIGHTING AND PROTECTION AGAINST UNAUTHORISED USE, INCLUDING CYBERATTACKS | ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE LIGHTING AND PROTECTION AGAINST UNAUTHORISED USE, INCLUDING CYBERATTACKS | ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE LIGHTING AND PROTECTION AGAINST UNAUTHORISED USE, INCLUDING CYBERATTACKS | ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE LIGHTING AND PROTECTION AGAINST UNAUTHORISED USE, INCLUDING CYBERATTACKS |
| D1 | Audible warning | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| D2 | Radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X |
| D3 | Protection against unauthorised use, immobiliser and alarm systems | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF G | not in scope |
| D4 | Protection of vehicle against cyberattacks | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| D5 | Speedometer | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| D6 | Odometer | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| D7 | Speed limitation devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| D8 | Intelligent speed assistance | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| D9 | Identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| D10 | Heating systems | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X |
| D11 | Light signalling devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X |
| D12 | Road illumination devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X |
| D13 | Retro-reflective devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X |
| D14 | Light sources | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X |
| D15 | Installation of light signalling, road illumination and retro-reflective devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | A Provided that all mandatory lighting devices are installed and that the geometric visibility is not affected |
| D16 | Emergency stop signal | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X Only for vehicles fitted with electronically controlled anti-lock braking system | not in scope |
| D17 | Headlamp cleaners (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF | not in scope |
| D18 | Gear shift indicator | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| E | DRIVER AND SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR | DRIVER AND SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR | DRIVER AND SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR | DRIVER AND SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR |
| E1 | Alcohol interlock installation facilitation | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| E2 | Driver drowsiness and attention warning | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | A | not in scope |
| E3 | Advanced driver distraction warning | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | A Date for refusal to grant EU type- approval: 7 July 2026 Date for the prohibition of the registration of vehicles: 7 July 2028 | not in scope |
| E4 | Driver availability monitoring system (in case of automated vehicles) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | Not in the scope | not in scope |
| E5 | Event data recorder | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | No requirement yet | not in scope |
| E6 | Systems to replace driver’s control (in case of automated vehicles) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | No requirement yet | not in scope |
| E7 | Systems to provide the vehicle with information on state of vehicle and surrounding area (in case of automated vehicles) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | No requirement yet | not in scope |
| E8 | Platooning (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | No requirement yet | not in scope |
| E9 | Systems to provide safety information to other road users (in case of automated vehicles) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | No requirement yet | not in scope |
| F | GENERAL VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES | GENERAL VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES | GENERAL VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES | GENERAL VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES |
| F1 | Registration plate space | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X |
| F2 | Reversing motion | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| F3 | Door latches and hinges | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| F4 | Door entry steps, handholds and running boards | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | not in scope |
| F5 | External projections | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| F6 | External projections of commercial vehicle cabs | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | A | not in scope |
| F7 | Statutory plate and vehicle identification number | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X |
| F8 | Towing devices | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | A | not in scope |
| F9 | Wheel guards | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| F10 | Spray suppression systems | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | A |
| F11 | Masses and dimensions | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | A | A |
| F12 | Mechanical couplings | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | IF X | X |
| F13 | Vehicles intended for the transportation of dangerous goods (IF) | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | X | X |
| F14 | General bus construction | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| F15 | Bus strength of superstructure | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| F16 | Flammability in buses | Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 | not in scope | not in scope |
| G | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 6’ vehicles, for ‘Euro VI’ vehicles and separate technical units and components [^E0046] | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 6’ vehicles, for ‘Euro VI’ vehicles and separate technical units and components [^E0046] | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 6’ vehicles, for ‘Euro VI’ vehicles and separate technical units and components [^E0046] | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 6’ vehicles, for ‘Euro VI’ vehicles and separate technical units and components [^E0046] |
| G1 | Sound level | Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 | G Test to be performed only with the complete/completed vehicle. The vehicle can be tested in accordance with Directive 70/157/EEC, UN Regulation No 51.02 or Regulation (EC) No 540/2014. The following limit values are applicable, irrespective of the vehicle conditions such as engine type, gearbox type and any sub-classifications: (a) 81 dB(A) for vehicles with an engine power of less than 75 kW; (b) 83 dB(A) for vehicles with an engine power of not less than 75 kW but less than 150 kW; (c) 84 dB(A) for vehicles with an engine power of not less than 150 kW. | not in scope |
| G2 | Tailpipe emissions of vehicle in lab | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 | not in scope | not in scope |
| G2a | Determination of specific CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of vehicle and device for monitoring on board the vehicle the consumption of fuel and/or electric energy | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 | not in scope | not in scope |
| G3 | Tailpipe emissions of engine in lab | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | X Alternatively, Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 may also apply to vehicles with hydrostatic drive | not in scope |
| G3a | Determination of specific CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of vehicle | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | not in scope | not in scope |
| G3b | Determination of specific energy efficiency performance of trailer | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | not in scope | not in scope |
| G4 | Tailipipe emissions on the road | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | X Alternatively, Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 may also apply to vehicles with hydrostatic drive | not in scope |
| G5 | Durability of tailpipe emissions | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | X | not in scope |
| G6 | Crankcase emissions | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | X | not in scope |
| G7 | Evaporative emissions | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 | not in scope | not in scope |
| G8 | Low-temperature tailpipe emissions in lab | Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 | not in scope | not in scope |
| G9 | On-board diagnostics | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | X Alternatively, Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 may also apply to vehicles with hydrostatic drive | not in scope |
| G10 | Absence of defeat device | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | X Alternatively, Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 may also apply to vehicles with hydrostatic drive | not in scope |
| G11 | Auxiliary emissions strategies | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | X Alternatively, Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 may also apply to vehicles with hydrostatic drive | not in scope |
| G12 | Anti-tampering | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | X Alternatively, Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 may also apply to vehicles with hydrostatic drive | not in scope |
| G13 | Recyclability | Directive 2005/64/EC | not in scope | not in scope |
| G14 | Air-conditioning systems | Directive 2006/40/EC | not in scope | not in scope |
| G16 | Measurement of engine power | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | X | not in scope |
| G17 | Operation of systems using consumable reagent and pollution control systems | Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 | X | not in scope |
| GA | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 7’ and ‘Euro 7ext’ vehicles, separate technical units and components [^E0047] | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 7’ and ‘Euro 7ext’ vehicles, separate technical units and components [^E0047] | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 7’ and ‘Euro 7ext’ vehicles, separate technical units and components [^E0047] | ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS for ‘Euro 7’ and ‘Euro 7ext’ vehicles, separate technical units and components [^E0047] |
| GA1 | Sound level | Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 | G Test to be performed only with the complete/completed vehicle. The vehicle can be tested in accordance with Directive 70/157/EEC, UN Regulation No 51.02 or Regulation (EC) No 540/2014. The following limit values are applicable, irrespective of the vehicle conditions such as engine type, gearbox type and any sub-classifications: (a) 81 dB(A) for vehicles with an engine power of less than 75 kW; (b) 83 dB(A) for vehicles with an engine power of not less than 75 kW but less than 150 kW; (c) 84 dB(A) for vehicles with an engine power of not less than 150 kW. | not in scope |
| GA2 | Tailpipe emissions of vehicle in lab | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | not in scope | |
| GA2a | Determination of specific CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of vehicle and device for monitoring on board the vehicle the consumption of fuel and/or electric energy | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | not in scope | not in scope |
| GA4 | Tailpipe emissions on the road | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | not in scope | |
| GA5 | Durability of tailpipe emissions | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | not in scope | |
| GA6 | Crankcase emissions | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | not in scope | |
| GA7 | Evaporative emissions | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | not in scope | not in scope |
| GA8 | Low-temperature tailpipe emissions in lab | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | not in scope | not in scope |
| GA9 | On-board diagnostics | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | not in scope | |
| GA10 | Absence of manipulation devices and strategies | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1707 | not in scope | |
| GA11 | Auxiliary emissions strategies | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | not in scope | |
| GA12 | Anti-tampering, security and cybersecurity | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | not in scope | |
| GA13 | Recyclability | Directive 2005/64/EC | not in scope | not in scope |
| GA14 | Air-conditioning systems | Directive 2006/40/EC | not in scope | not in scope |
| GA16 | Measurement of engine power | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | not in scope | |
| GA17 | Operation of systems using consumable reagent and pollution control systems | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1706 | not in scope | |
| GA18 | On-board monitoring (OBM), in-vehicle display of environmental data and environmental vehicle passport | Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1707 | not in scope | |
| H | ACCESS TO VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE UPDATE | ACCESS TO VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE UPDATE | ACCESS TO VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE UPDATE | ACCESS TO VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE UPDATE |
| H1 | Access to vehicle OBD information and vehicle repair and maintenance information | Regulation (EU) 2018/858, Articles 61 to 66 and Annex X | X | X |
| H2 | Software update | Regulation (EU) 2018/858, Annex IV UN Regulation No 156 | X | X |
For light-duty vehicles in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 (Euro 6 vehicles) or heavy-duty vehicles in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 (Euro VI vehicles), compliance with items G2 to G12, G16 and G17 is mandatory, however, only a single vehicle emissions type-approval either under Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 or under Regulation (EC) No 595/2009 is foreseen depending on the scope.
For vehicles in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 (Euro 7 or Euro 7ext vehicles), a collection of type-approvals and/or declarations of compliance is necessary as set out in the implementing legislation refered to in items GA2 to GA18 (excluding items GA13 and GA14). Requirements for Euro 7ext vehicles are those indicated in the column for N1 category vehicles..
ANNEX III
PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED WITH RESPECT TO EU TYPE-APPROVAL
1. Objectives and scope
- 1.1. This Annex establishes the procedures for the proper conduct of the vehicle type-approval in accordance with Articles 26, 27 and 28.
- 1.2. It also includes:
- (a) the list of international standards which are of relevance for the designation of the technical services in accordance with Articles 68 and 70;
- (b) the description of the procedure to be followed for the assessment of the skills of technical services in accordance with Article 73;
- (c) the general requirements for the drafting of test reports by technical services.
2. Type-approval procedure
When receiving an application for vehicle type-approval, the approval authority shall:
- (a) verify that all EU type-approval certificates issued pursuant to the regulatory acts as listed in Annex II which are applicable for vehicle type-approval cover the type of vehicle and correspond to the prescribed requirements;
- (b) make sure that the vehicle specifications and data are included in the data in the information packages and in the EU type-approval certificates issued in accordance with the relevant regulatory acts;
- (c) when an item number is not included in the information package as provided for in any of the regulatory acts, confirm that the relevant part or characteristic conforms to the particulars in the information folder;
- (d) on a selected sample of vehicles from the type to be approved carry out or arrange to be carried out inspections of vehicle parts and systems to verify that the vehicle or vehicles are built in accordance with the relevant data contained in the authenticated information package in respect of the relevant EU type-approval certificates;
- (e) carry out or arrange to be carried out relevant installation checks in respect of separate technical units, where applicable;
- (f) carry out or arrange to be carried out necessary checks in respect of the presence of the devices provided for in explanatory notes 1 and 2 of Part I of Annex II, where applicable;
- (g) carry out or arrange to be carried out necessary checks in order to ensure that the requirements set out in explanatory note 5 of Part I of Annex II are fulfilled.
3. Combination of technical specifications
The number of vehicles to be submitted shall be sufficient to permit the proper check of the various combinations to be type-approved according to the following criteria:
| Technical specifications | Vehicle category | Vehicle category | Vehicle category | Vehicle category | Vehicle category | Vehicle category | Vehicle category | Vehicle category | Vehicle category | Vehicle category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical specifications | M1 | M2 | M3 | N1 | N2 | N3 | O1 | O2 | O3 | O4 |
| Engine | X | X | X | X | X | X | — | — | — | — |
| Gear box | X | X | X | X | X | X | — | — | — | — |
| Number of axles | — | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Powered axles (number, position and interconnection) | X | X | X | X | X | X | — | — | — | — |
| Steered axles (number and position) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Body styles | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Number of doors | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Hand of drive | X | X | X | X | X | X | — | — | — | — |
| Number of seats | X | X | X | X | X | X | — | — | — | — |
| Level of equipment | X | X | X | X | X | X | — | — | — | — |
4. Specific provisions
Where no approval certificates as provided for in the relevant regulatory acts are available, the approval authority shall:
- (a) arrange for the necessary tests and checks as required by each of the relevant regulatory acts;
- (b) verify that the vehicle conforms to the particulars in the information folder and that it meets the technical requirements of each of the relevant regulatory acts;
- (c) carry out or arrange to be carried out relevant installation checks in respect of separate technical units, where applicable;
- (d) carry out or arrange to be carried out necessary checks in respect of the presence of the devices provided for in explanatory notes 1 and 2 of Part I of Annex II where applicable;
- (e) carry out or arrange to be carried out necessary checks in order to ensure that the requirements set out in explanatory note 5 of Part I of Annex II are fulfilled.
Appendix 1
Standards with which the technical services referred to in Article 68 have to comply
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- Activities related to testing for type-approval to be carried out in accordance with the regulatory acts listed in Annex II:
- 1.1. Category A (tests performed in own facilities):
Standard EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 on the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
A technical service designated for category A activities may also carry out the tests provided for in the regulatory acts for which it has been designated, in the facilities of a manufacturer or of a third party. In either case, the personnel responsible for using professional judgement for determination of conformity with the regulatory acts for which the technical service has been designated shall comply with the Standard EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012.
- 1.2. Category B (supervision of tests, which includes test preparation, where such tests are performed at the manufacturer's facilities or at the facilities of a third party):
Standard EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 on the general criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection.
Before performing or supervising any test in the manufacturer's facilities or in the facilities of a third party, the technical service shall verify that the tests facilities and measurement devices comply with the appropriate requirements of Standard EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005.
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- Activities related to conformity of production
- 2.1. Category C (procedure for the initial assessment and surveillance audits of the manufacturer's quality management system):
Standard EN ISO/IEC 17021:2011 on the requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems.
- 2.2. Category D (inspection or testing of production samples or supervision thereof):
Standard EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 on the general criteria for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection.
Appendix 2
Procedure for the assessment of the technical services
1. Objective and scope
- 1.1. This Appendix establishes the conditions in accordance with which the assessment procedure of the technical services shall be conducted by the authority, competent under Article 73 (‘competent authority’).
- 1.2. Those requirements shall apply to all technical services, irrespective of their legal status (independent organisation, manufacturer or approval authority acting as technical service).
2. Assessments
The carrying out of an assessment shall be governed by the following:
- (a) principle of independence, which is the basis for the impartiality and objectivity of the conclusions; and
- (b) an evidence-based approach, which guarantees reliable and reproducible conclusions.
Auditors shall show trust and integrity. They shall respect confidentiality and discretion.
They shall report truthfully and accurately about findings and conclusions.
3. Skills requirements for auditors
- 3.1. The assessments may only be conducted by auditors having the technical and administrative knowledge necessary for such purposes.
- 3.2. The auditors shall have been trained specifically for assessment activities. In addition, they shall have the specific knowledge of the technical area in which the technical service will exercise its activities.
- 3.3. Without prejudice to points 3.1 and 3.2, the assessment referred to in Article 73 shall be conducted by auditors independent of the activities for which the assessment is conducted.
4. Application for designation
- 4.1. A duly authorised representative of the applicant technical service shall submit a formal application to the competent authority that includes the following information:
- (a) general features of the technical service, including corporate entity, name, addresses, legal status and technical resources;
- (b) a detailed description, including curriculum vitae, of the personnel in charge of testing and of the managerial staff, setting out their educational qualifications and professional skills;
- (c) technical services which use virtual testing methods shall provide evidence of their ability to work in a Computer-Aided-x environment;
- (d) general information concerning the technical service, including its activities, its relationship in a larger corporate entity, if any, and addresses of all its physical location(s) to be covered by the scope of designation;
- (e) an agreement to fulfil the requirements for designation and the other obligations of the technical service as provided for in the relevant regulatory acts for which it is designated;
- (f) a description of the conformity assessment services that the technical service undertakes in the framework of the relevant regulatory acts and a list of the regulatory acts for which the technical service applies for designation, including limits of capability, where applicable;
- (g) a copy of the quality assurance manual of the technical service.
- 4.2. The competent authority shall review the adequacy of the information provided by the technical service.
- 4.3. The technical service shall notify to the competent authority any modifications to the information provided in accordance with point 4.1.
5. Resource review
The competent authority shall review its ability to carry out the assessment of the technical service, in terms of its own policy, its competence and the availability of suitable auditors and experts.
6. Subcontracting the assessment
- 6.1. The competent authority may subcontract parts of the assessment to another competent authority or ask for support from technical experts provided by other competent authorities. The subcontractors and experts have to be accepted by the applicant technical service.
- 6.2. The competent authority shall take into account accreditation certificates with adequate scope in order to complete its global assessment of the technical service.
7. Preparation for assessment
- 7.1. The competent authority shall formally appoint a joint assessment team. The competent authority shall ensure that the expertise brought to each joint assessment team is appropriate. In particular, the joint assessment team as a whole shall have both:
- (a) appropriate knowledge of the specific scope for which designation is sought; and
- (b) sufficient understanding to reliably assess the competence of the technical service to operate within its scope of designation.
- 7.2. The competent authority shall clearly define the assignment given to the joint assessment team. The task of the joint assessment team is to review the documents collected from the applicant technical service and to conduct the on-site assessment.
- 7.3. The competent authority shall agree, together with the technical service and the assigned assessment team, to the date and timetable for the assessment. However, it remains the responsibility of the competent authority to pursue a date that is in accordance with the surveillance and reassessment plan.
- 7.4. The competent authority shall ensure that the joint assessment team is provided with the appropriate criteria documents, previous assessment records, and the relevant documents and records of the technical service.
8. On-site assessment
The joint assessment team shall conduct the assessment of the technical service at the premises of the technical service from which one or more key activities are performed and, where relevant, shall perform eyewitness assessment at other selected locations where the technical service operates.
9. Analysis of findings and assessment report
- 9.1. The joint assessment team shall analyse all relevant information and evidence gathered during the document and record review and the on-site assessment. That analysis shall be sufficient to allow the team to determine the extent of competence and conformity of the technical service with the requirements for designation.
- 9.2. The competent authority's reporting procedures shall ensure that the following requirements are fulfilled.
- 9.2.1. A meeting shall take place between the joint assessment team and the technical service prior to leaving the site. At that meeting, the joint assessment team shall provide a written and/or oral report on its findings obtained from the analysis. An opportunity shall be provided for the technical service to ask questions about the findings, including non-compliance, if any, and its basis.
- 9.2.2. A written report on the outcome of the assessment shall be promptly brought to the attention of the technical service. That assessment report shall contain comments on competence and compliance, and shall identify non-compliance, if any, to be resolved in order to conform to all of the requirements for designation.
- 9.2.3. The technical service shall be invited to respond to the assessment report and to describe the specific actions taken or planned to be taken, within a specific period of time, to resolve any identified non-compliance.
- 9.3. The competent authority shall ensure that the responses of the technical service are sufficient and effective to resolve non-compliance. If the technical service responses are found to be insufficient, further information shall be requested. Additionally, evidence of effective implementation of actions taken may be requested, or a follow-up assessment may be carried out, to verify effective implementation of corrective actions.
- 9.4. The assessment report shall include at least the following:
- (a) unique identification of the technical service;
- (b) date(s) of the on-site assessment;
- (c) name(s) of the auditors(s) and/or expert(s) involved in the assessment;
- (d) unique identification of all premises assessed;
- (e) proposed scope of designation that was assessed;
- (f) a statement on the adequacy of the internal organisation and procedures adopted by the technical service supporting its competence, as determined through its fulfilment of the requirements for designation;
- (g) information on resolving all non-compliance;
- (h) a recommendation of whether the applicant should be designated or confirmed as technical service and, if so, the scope of designation.
10. Granting, confirming or extending a designation
- 10.1. The competent authority shall, without undue delay, make the decision on whether to grant, confirm or extend a designation on the basis of the assessment report(s) and any other relevant information.
- 10.2. The competent authority shall provide a certificate to the technical service. That certificate shall identify the following:
- (a) the identity and logo of the competent- authority;
- (b) the unique identity of the designated technical service;
- (c) the effective date of designation and the expiry date;
- (d) a brief indication of or a reference to the scope of designation (relevant regulatory acts or part of them);
- (e) a statement of conformity and a reference to this Regulation.
11. Reassessment and surveillance
- 11.1. Reassessment is similar to an initial assessment except that experience gained during previous assessments shall be taken into account. Surveillance on-site assessments are less comprehensive than reassessments.
- 11.2. The competent authority shall design its plan for reassessment and surveillance of each designated technical service so that representative samples of the scope of designation are assessed on a regular basis.
The interval between on-site assessments, whether reassessment or surveillance, depends on the proven stability that the technical service has reached.
- 11.3. Where, during surveillance or reassessments, non-compliance is identified, the competent authority shall define strict time limits for corrective actions to be taken.
- 11.4. Where the corrective or improvement actions have not been taken within the agreed time limit or are not deemed to be sufficient, the competent authority shall adopt appropriate measures, such as conducting a further assessment, or suspending or withdrawing the designation for one or more of the activities for which the technical service has been designated.
- 11.5. Where the competent authority decides to suspend or withdraw the designation of a technical service, it shall inform the technical service of its decision by registered mail. In any case, the competent authority shall adopt all the necessary measures to ensure the continuity of the activities already undertaken by the technical service.
12. Records on designated technical services
- 12.1. The competent authority shall maintain records on technical services to demonstrate that the requirements for designation, including competence, have been effectively fulfilled.
- 12.2. The competent authority shall keep the records on technical services secure to ensure confidentiality.
- 12.3. Records on technical services shall include at least the following:
- (a) relevant correspondence;
- (b) assessment records and reports;
- (c) copies of designation certificates.
ANNEX IV
CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION PROCEDURES
1. Objectives
- 1.1. The conformity of production procedure aims to ensure that each vehicle, system, component and technical separate unit, part or equipment produced is in conformity with the approved type.
- 1.2. The conformity of production procedure shall always include the assessment of quality-assurance management systems, referred to in point 2 as the ‘initial assessment’, and the verification of the type-approval subject and product-related controls, referred to in point 3 as ‘product conformity arrangements’.
2. Initial assessment
- 2.1. Before granting type-approval, the approval authority shall verify that the manufacturer has established satisfactory arrangements and procedures for ensuring that vehicles, systems, components, separate technical units or parts and equipment are produced in conformity with the approved type.
- 2.2. Guidance for conducting those assessments may be found in standard EN ISO 19011:2011 — Guidelines for auditing management systems.
- 2.3. Compliance with the requirements of point 2.1 shall be verified to the satisfaction of the approval authority, as follows:
The approval authority shall be satisfied with the initial assessment and the product conformity arrangements referred to in point 3, taking into account one of the arrangements referred to in points 2.3.1 to 2.3.3, or a combination of those arrangements in full or in part as appropriate.
- 2.3.1. The initial assessment and verification of product conformity arrangements shall be carried out by the approval authority or a body designated for that purpose by the approval authority.
- 2.3.1.1. When considering the extent of the initial assessment to be carried out, the approval authority may take into account the following information:
- (a) whether the manufacturer has a certification similar to the one referred to in point 2.3.3, but which has not been qualified or recognised under that point;
- (b) in the case of a type-approval of a system, component or separate technical unit, quality system assessments that have been performed by vehicle manufacturer(s) in the premises of the manufacturer of the system, component or separate technical unit, in accordance with one or more of the industry sector specifications satisfying the requirements in the standard EN ISO 9001:2015 or ISO/TS16949:2009;
- (c) whether in one of the Member States one or more of the manufacturer's type-approvals recently have been withdrawn, due to unsatisfactory control of conformity of production. In that case, the initial assessment by the approval authority shall not be limited to accepting the manufacturer's quality system certification, but shall include a verification whether all necessary improvements for ensuring effective control have been implemented, so that vehicles, components, systems or separate technical units are produced in conformity with the approved type.
- 2.3.2. The initial assessment and verification of product conformity arrangements may be carried out by the approval authority of another Member State or by the body designated for that purpose by the approval authority.
- 2.3.2.1. The approval authority of that other Member State shall in that case prepare a statement of compliance, which outlines the areas and production facilities that that approval authority has covered as relevant to the product(s) to be type-approved and to the regulatory acts in accordance with which these products are to be type-approved.
- 2.3.2.2. Upon receiving a request for a statement of compliance from the approval authority of a Member State granting type-approval, the approval authority of another Member State shall immediately send that statement of compliance or inform that approval authority that is unable to provide such a statement.
- 2.3.2.3. The statement of compliance shall include at least the following:
| (a) Group or company | (e.g. XYZ Automotive) |
| (b) Particular organisation | (e.g. regional Division) |
| (c) Plants/Sites | (e.g. Engine Plant 1 (in country A) — Vehicle Plant 2 (in country B)) |
| (d) Vehicle/Component range | (e.g. All Category M1 models) |
| (e) Areas assessed | (e.g. Engine assembly, body pressing and assembly, vehicle assembly) |
| (f) Documents examined | (e.g. Company and site quality manual and procedures) |
| (g) Date of the assessment | (e.g. Audit conducted from dd/mm/yyyy to dd/mm/yyyy) |
| (h) Planned monitoring visit | (e.g. mm/yyyy) |
- 2.3.3. An approval authority may also accept the manufacturer's certification to standards EN ISO 9001:2015 or ISO/TS16949:2009 (the scope of that certification shall in that case cover the product(s) to be approved), or an equivalent certification standard as satisfying the initial assessment requirements of point 2.3., provided that conformity of production is indeed covered by the quality management system and that the manufacturer's type-approval has not been withdrawn as referred to in point 2.3.1.1.(c). The manufacturer shall provide details of the certification and inform the approval authority of any revisions to its validity or scope.
- 2.4. For the purpose of vehicle type-approval, the initial assessments carried out for the granting of type-approvals for systems, components and separate technical units of the vehicle need not be repeated, but shall be completed by an assessment of the locations and activities relating to the assembly of the whole vehicle that have not been covered by the initial assessments.
3. Product conformity arrangements
- 3.1. Every vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit, part or item of equipment approved pursuant to a UN Regulation annexed to the Revised 1958 Agreement and to this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements of this Annex, the said UN Regulation and this Regulation.
- 3.2. Before granting a type-approval pursuant to this Regulation and to a UN Regulation annexed to the Revised 1958 Agreement, the approval authority shall verify the existence of adequate product conformity arrangements and documented control plans, to be agreed with the manufacturer for each approval, to carry out at specified intervals the tests or associated checks that are necessary to verify continued conformity with the approved type, including, where applicable, tests specified in this Regulation and the said UN Regulation.
- 3.3. The holder of the type-approval shall, in particular:
- 3.3.1. ensure the existence and application of procedures for effective control of the conformity of vehicles, systems, components, separate technical units, parts or equipment to the approved type;
- 3.3.2. have access to the testing or other appropriate equipment necessary for checking the conformity to each approved type;
- 3.3.3. ensure that the data resulting from tests or checks are recorded and that annexed documents remain available for a period of up to 10 years to be determined in agreement with the approval authority;
- 3.3.4. analyse the results of each type of test or check, in order to verify and ensure the stability of the product characteristics, making allowance for variation of an industrial production;
- 3.3.5. ensure that for each type of product, at least the checks prescribed in this Regulation and the tests prescribed in the relevant regulatory acts listed in Annex II are carried out;
- 3.3.6. ensure that any set of samples or test pieces that gives evidence of non-conformity in the type of test in question, gives rise to a further sampling and testing. All the necessary steps shall be taken to restore the production process to ensure conformity with the approved type.
- 3.4. In the case of step-by-step, mixed or multi-stage type-approvals, the approval authority that is granting a whole-vehicle type-approval may request from any approval authority that has granted type-approval of any relevant system, component or separate technical unit specific details regarding compliance with the conformity of production requirements set out in this Annex.
- 3.5. The approval authority that is granting a whole-vehicle type-approval and is not satisfied with the reported information referred to in point 3.4., and that has communicated this in writing to the relevant manufacturer and to the approval authority granting the type-approval for the system, component or separate technical unit, shall request the performance of additional conformity of production audits or checks, which shall be performed at the site of the manufacturer(s) of those systems, components or separate technical units. The results of this additional conformity of production audits or checks shall immediately be made available to that approval authority.
- 3.6. Where points 3.4. and 3.5. apply and the approval authority granting the whole-vehicle type-approval has not been satisfied with the additional audit or check results, the manufacturer shall ensure that conformity of production is restored as soon as possible to the satisfaction of that approval authority and of the approval authority granting type-approval of the system, component or separate technical unit.
4. Continued verification arrangements
- 4.1. The approval authority that has granted type-approval may at any time verify the conformity control methods applied in each production facility by means of periodic audits. The manufacturer shall for that purpose allow access to that authority to the manufacturing, inspection, testing, storage and distribution sites and shall provide all necessary information with regard to the quality management system documentation and records.
- 4.1.1. The normal arrangements for such periodic audits shall be to monitor the continued effectiveness of the procedures laid down in points 2 and 3 (initial assessment and product conformity arrangements).
- 4.1.1.1. Surveillance activities carried out by the technical services (qualified or recognised as required in point 2.3.3) shall be accepted as satisfying the requirement of point 4.1.1 with regard to the procedures established at initial assessment.
- 4.1.1.2. The normal frequency of verifications by the approval authority (other than those referred to in point 4.1.1.1) shall be such as to ensure that the relevant controls applied in accordance with points 2 and 3 are reviewed at intervals based on a risk assessment methodology that complies with the international standard ISO 31000:2018 – Risk Management – Principles and Guidelines, and such verification shall in any case be conducted at least once every three years. This methodology shall in particular take into account any non-conformity raised by other Member States in the context of Article 54(1).
- 4.2. At every review, records of tests or checks and records of production, in particular records of those tests or checks documented as required in point 2.2, shall be made available to the inspector.
- 4.3. The inspector may select samples at random manner to be tested in the manufacturer's laboratory or in the facilities of the technical service. In such a case only physical test shall be carried out. The minimum number of samples may be determined on the basis of the results of the manufacturer's own verification.
- 4.4. The inspector who is of the opinion that the level of control is unsatisfactory, or who deems it necessary to verify the validity of the tests carried out in accordance with point 4.2, shall select samples to be sent to a technical service to perform physical tests in accordance with the requirements on conformity of production, set out in the regulatory acts listed in Annex II.
- 4.5. Where unsatisfactory results are found during an inspection or a monitoring review, the approval authority shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the manufacturer restores the conformity of production as rapidly as possible.
- 4.6. In cases where compliance with UN Regulations is required by this Regulation, the manufacturer may choose to apply this Annex as an equivalent alternative to the conformity of production requirements in the respective UN Regulations. However, if points 4.4. or 4.5. apply, all separate conformity of production requirements in the UN Regulations have to be complied with to the satisfaction of the approval authority until it decides that conformity of production has been restored.
5. Arrangements concerning software update
The software update management system of the manufacturer as well as the whole vehicle type shall comply with the requirements as set out in UN Regulation 156.
ANNEX V
SMALL SERIES AND END-OF-SERIES LIMITS
A. SMALL SERIES QUANTITIVE ANNUAL LIMITS
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- The number of units of one type of vehicle to be registered, made available on the market or entered into service annually in the Union shall not exceed, pursuant to Article 41, the quantitive annual limits shown in the following table for the vehicle category in question:
| Category | Units |
|---|---|
| M1 | 1 500 |
| M2, M3 | 0 until the date of application of the delegated acts referred to in Article 41(5). For fully automated vehicles produced in small series: 1 500 from 6 December 2022 |
| N1 | 1 500 |
| N2, N3 | 0 until the date of application of the delegated acts referred to in Article 41(5). For fully automated vehicles produced in small series: 1 500 from 6 December 2022 |
| O1, O2 | 0 |
| O3, O4 | 0 |
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- The number of units of one type of vehicle to be registered, made available on the market or entered into service annually in a Member State, shall be determined by that Member State but shall not exceed, pursuant to Article 42, the quantitative annual limits shown in the following table for the vehicle category in question:
| Category | Units |
|---|---|
| M1 | 250 |
| M2, M3 | 250 |
| N1 | 250 |
| N2, N3 | 250 |
| O1, O2 | 500 |
| O3, O4 | 250 |
B. END-OF-SERIES LIMITS
The maximum number of complete and completed vehicles entered into service in each Member State under the procedure ‘End-of-Series’ shall be restricted in one of the following ways to be chosen by the Member State:
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- The maximum number of vehicles of one or more types may, in the case of category M1, not exceed 10 % and in the case of all other categories not exceed 30 % of the vehicles of all types concerned entered into service in that Member State during the previous year. Should 10 %, respectively 30 %, be less than 100 vehicles, then the Member State may allow the entry into service of a maximum of 100 vehicles.
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- Vehicles of any one type shall be restricted to those for which a valid certificate of conformity was issued on or after the date of manufacture of the vehicle and which remained valid for at least three months after its date of issue but subsequently lost its validity due to the entry into force of a regulatory act.
ANNEX VI
LIST OF PARTS OR EQUIPMENT THAT MAY POSE A SERIOUS RISK TO THE CORRECT FUNCTIONING OF SYSTEMS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE OR ITS ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH PARTS AND EQUIPMENT, THE APPROPRIATE TEST PROCEDURES, AND MARKING AND PACKAGING PROVISIONS
I. Parts or equipment having a significant impact on vehicle safety
| Item No | Item description | Performance requirement | Test procedure | Marking requirement | Packaging requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | […] | ||||
| 2 | |||||
| 3 |
II. Parts or equipment having a significant impact on the environmental performance of the vehicle
| Item No | Item description | Performance requirement | Test procedure | Marking requirement | Packaging requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | […] | ||||
| 2 | |||||
| 3 |
ANNEX VII
REGULATORY ACTS FOR WHICH A MANUFACTURER MAY BE DESIGNATED AS A TECHNICAL SERVICE
1. Objectives and scope
- 1.1. This Annex lays down the list of the regulatory acts for which an in-house technical service of a manufacturer may be designated as a technical service in accordance with Article 72(1).
- 1.2. It also includes appropriate provisions concerning the designation of an in-house technical service of a manufacturer as technical service, to be applied in the framework of the type-approval of vehicles, components and separate technical units concerned by Part I of Annex II.
- 1.3. This Annex however does not apply to manufacturers who apply for the EU type-approval of vehicles produced in small series, as referred to in Article 41.
2. Designation of an in-house technical service of a manufacturer as a technical service
- 2.1. An in-house technical service of a manufacturer designated as a technical service is a manufacturer which has been designated by the type-approval authority as a testing laboratory to carry out on its behalf the approval tests.
The expression ‘to carry out tests’ is not restricted to the measurement of performances, but also covers the registration of test results and the submission to the type-approval authority of a report, including the relevant conclusions.
It also covers the checking of compliance with those provisions that do not necessarily require measurement. This is the case for the assessment whether the design complies with the legislative requirements.
3. List of regulatory acts and restrictions
| Subject | Regulatory act reference | |
|---|---|---|
| 4A | Space for mounting and fixing rear registration plates | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1003/2010 |
| 7A | Audible warning devices and signals | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 28 |
| 10A | Electromagnetic compatibility | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 10 |
| 18A | Manufacturer's statutory plate and VIN | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 19/2011 |
| 20A | Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 48 |
| 27A | Towing device | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010 |
| 33A | Location and identification of hand controls, tell-tales and indicators | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 121 |
| 34A | Windscreen defrosting and demisting systems | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 672/2010 |
| 35A | Windscreen wiper and washer systems | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010 |
| 36A | Heating systems | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 122 Except the provisions in Annex 8 relating to LPG combustion heaters and LPG heating systems |
| 37A | Wheel guards | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1009/2010 |
| 44A | Masses and dimensions | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 |
| 45A | Safety glazing materials and their installation on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 43 Restricted to the provisions included in Annex 21 |
| 46A | Installation of tyres | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 458/2011 |
| 46B | Rolling resistance determination | Regulation (EU) 2017/2400, Annex X |
| 48A | Masses and dimensions | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 |
| 49A | Commercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab's rear panel | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 61 |
| 50A | Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 55 Restricted to the provisions included in Annex 5 (up to and including paragraph 8) and Annex 7 |
| 61 | Air-conditioning system | Directive 2006/40/EC |
Appendix
Designation of an in-house technical service of a manufacturer as technical service and subcontracting
1. General
- 1.1. The designation and notification of an in-house technical service of a manufacturer as a technical service shall be made in accordance with Articles 68 to 81 and any subcontracting shall be done in accordance with this Appendix.
2. Subcontracting
- 2.1. In accordance with Article 71(1), a technical service may nominate a subcontractor for performing tests on his behalf.
- 2.2. For the purposes of this Appendix ‘Subcontractor’ means either a subsidiary of the technical service that has been entrusted by that technical service with testing activities inside its own organisation or a third party under contract with that technical service to perform test activities.
- 2.3. The use of the services of a subcontractor does not release the technical service from its obligation to comply with Articles 69, 70, 80 and 81, and in particular with those concerning the skills of the technical services and compliance with Standard EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005.
- 2.4. Point 2 of Annex VII shall apply to the subcontractor.
3. Test report
Test reports shall be drafted in accordance with the implementing acts referred to in Article 30(3).
ANNEX VIII
CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF VIRTUAL TESTING METHODS BY A MANUFACTURER OR A TECHNICAL SERVICE
1. Objectives and scope
This Annex lays down provisions concerning virtual testing in accordance with Article 30(7).
2. List of regulatory acts
| Subject | Regulatory act reference | |
|---|---|---|
| 3B | Rear underrun protective devices (RUPDs) and their installation; rear underrun protection (RUP) | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 58 |
| 6A | Vehicle access and manoeuvrability (steps, running boards and handholds) | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 130/2012 |
| 6B | Door latches and door retention components | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 11 |
| 8A | Devices for indirect vision and their installation | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 46 |
| 12A | Interior fittings | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 21 |
| 16A | External projections | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 26 |
| 20A | Installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on vehicles | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 48 |
| 27A | Towing device | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010 |
| 32A | Forward field of vision | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 125 |
| 35A | Windscreen wiper and washer systems | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010 |
| 37A | Wheel guards | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1009/2010 |
| 42A | Lateral protection of goods vehicles | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 73 |
| 48A | Masses and dimensions | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 |
| 49A | Commercial vehicles with regard to their external projections forward of the cab's rear panel | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 61 |
| 50A | Mechanical coupling components of combinations of vehicles | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 55 |
| 50B | Close-coupling device (CCD); fitting of an approved type of CCD | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 102 |
| 52A | M2 and M3 vehicles | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 107 |
| 52B | Strength of the superstructure of large passenger vehicles | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 66 |
| 57A | Front underrun protective devices (FUPDs) and their installation; front underrun protection (FUP) | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 93 |
Appendix 1
General conditions for the use of virtual testing methods
1. Virtual test pattern
The following scheme shall be used as basis structure for describing and conducting virtual testing:
- (a) purpose;
- (b) structure model;
- (c) boundary conditions;
- (d) load assumptions;
- (e) calculation;
- (f) assessment;
- (g) documentation.
2. Fundamentals of computer simulation and calculation
2.1. Mathematical model
The mathematical model shall be supplied by the manufacturer. It shall reflect the complexity of the structure of the vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit to be tested in relation to the requirements of the relevant regulatory act and its boundary conditions.
The same provisions shall apply for testing components or separate technical units independently from the vehicle.
2.2. Validation process of the mathematical model
The mathematical model shall be validated against the actual test conditions.
To that effect a physical test shall be conducted to compare the results obtained when using the mathematical model with the results of a physical test. Comparability of the test results shall be proven. The manufacturer or the technical service shall draft a validation report and submit it to the approval authority.
Any change to the mathematical model or to the software that is likely to invalidate the validation report shall be brought to the attention of the approval authority, which may require that a new validation process is conducted.
The flow chart of the validation process is shown in Appendix 3.
2.3. Documentation
The manufacturer shall make available to the technical service and document the data and auxiliary tools used for simulation and calculation.
3. Tools and support
The manufacturer shall supply the technical service at its request with the necessary tools to conduct the virtual testing, including appropriate software, or provide that technical service access to these tools.
The manufacturer shall also provide appropriate support to the technical service.
The access and support provided by the manufacturer to a technical service does not exempt the technical service from its obligations regarding the skills of its personnel, the payment of licence rights and confidentiality.
Appendix 2
Specific conditions for the use of virtual testing methods
1. List of regulatory acts
| Regulatory act reference | Annex and paragraphs | Specific conditions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 58 | Paragraphs 2.3, 7.3. and 25.6 of UN Regulation No 58. | Dimensions and resistance to forces. |
| 6A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 130/2012 | Annex II, Part 1 and 2 of Regulation (EU) No 130/2012. | Dimensions of steps, running boards and handholds. |
| 6B | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 11 | Annex 3 of UN Regulation No 11. Annex 4, paragraph 2.1. of UN Regulation No 11. Annex 5 of UN Regulation No 11. | Tensile strength tests and resistance of latches to acceleration. |
| 8A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 46 | Paragraph 15.2.4. of UN Regulation No 46. | Prescribed fields of vision of rear-view mirrors. |
| 12A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 21 | (a) Paragraphs 5. to 5.7. of UN Regulation No 21. | (a) Measurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions. |
| 12A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 21 | (b) Paragraph 2.3. of UN Regulation No 21. | (b) Determination of the head-impact zone. |
| 16A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 26 | Paragraph 5.2.4. of UN Regulation No 26 All provisions in paragraphs 5 (General requirements) and 6 (Particular requirements) of UN Regulation No 26. | Measurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions. |
| 20A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 48 | Paragraph 6. (Individual specifications), and Annexes 4, 5 and 6 to UN Regulation No 48. | The test drive provided for in paragraph 6.22.9.2.2 shall be performed on a real vehicle. |
| 27A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010 | Annex II, point 1.2. of Regulation (EU) No 1005/2010. | Tractive and compressive static force. |
| 32A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 125 | Paragraph 5 (Specifications) of UN Regulation No 125. | Obstructions and field of vision. |
| 35A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010 | Annex III, points 1.1.2. and 1.1.3. of Regulation (EU) No 1008/2010. | Determination of the swept area only. |
| 37A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1009/2010 | Annex II, point 2. of Regulation (EU) No 1009/2010. | Verification of the dimensional requirements. |
| 42A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 73 | Paragraph 12.10 of UN Regulation No 73. | Resistance under a horizontal force and deflection measurement. |
| 48A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 | (a) Annex I, Part B, points 7 and 8 of Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012. | (a) Check of compliance with the manoeuvrability requirements including manoeuvrability of vehicles fitted with lift- or loadable axles. |
| 48A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012 | (b) Annex I, Part C, points 6 and 7 of Regulation (EU) No 1230/2012. | (b) Measurement of the maximum rear swing-out. |
| 49A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 61 | Paragraphs 5 and 6 of UN Regulation No 61. | Measurement of all radii of curvature and of all projections except for those requirements where a force has to be applied in order to check compliance with the provisions. |
| 50A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 55 | (a) Annex 5 ‘Requirements for mechanical coupling devices’ of UN Regulation No 55. | (a) All provisions of paragraphs 1 to 8 included. |
| 50A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 55 | (b) Annex 6, paragraph 1.1. of UN Regulation No 55. | (b) Strength tests on mechanicals couplings of simple design may be replaced by virtual tests. |
| 50A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 55 | (c) Annex 6, paragraph 3 of UN Regulation No 55. | (c) Paragraphs 3.6.1. (Strength test), 3.6.2. (Resistance to buckling) and 3.6.3. (Resistance to bending moment) only. |
| 52A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 107 | Annex 3 of UN Regulation No 107. | Paragraph 7.4.5. (calculation method). |
| 52B | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 66 | Annex 9 of UN Regulation No 66. | Computer simulation of rollover test on complete vehicle as an equivalent approval method. |
| 57A | Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 UN Regulation No 93 | Annex 5, paragraph 3 of UN Regulation No 93. | Resistance under a horizontal force and deflection measurement. |
Appendix 3
Validation process
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Approval Authority
Technical Report acc. to EC Directive
Computer Simulation
Virtual Prototypes I, II, …
Approval process
Agreement Approval Authority
Validation Report
Computer Simulation
Physical Test
Physical prototype
Validation process
Mathematical model
Manufacturer
ANNEX IX
PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED DURING MULTI-STAGE TYPE-APPROVAL
1. Obligations of manufacturers
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