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Type Approval for Goods Vehicles
Untill recently there was no European wide approval of Goods Vehicles with individual Member States operating their own national type approval schemes. Approval in one Member State did not automatically allow for registration in others.
However, a recent amendment to the Framework Directive (70/156/EEC) changed this. Directive 2007/46/EC, signed in October 2007, introduces the basis of a European wide scheme for trucks and this will be phased in over coming years. Although changes seem a long way off it is best to be prepared and the following linked documents are intended to explain things in more detail.
VCA is the UK's nominated type approval authority so can help you with testing and certification needs. If you would like to know more please contact one of our professional team using the contact details below.
Guide to Type Approval for Goods Vehicles (PDF 78KB)- Follow this link for more information on ECWVTA - the Revised Framework Directive
- The latest ECWVTA brochure (PDF 596.9KB)
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Other specific links:
- Image of a Goods Vehicle showing applicable standards
- About Conformity of Production
- Visual Overview of the Type Approval Process (PDF 68KB)
- Make an application for Type Approval (PDF 163.3KB)
- Follow this link for more information on ECWVTA costs (Indicative Only)
- ECWVTA - commonly asked questions
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