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- Follow international standards when testing vehicles for type-approval Manufacturer
Retained EU Law
2018
United Kingdom
Regulation (EU) 2018/858 (Framework Regulation for Motor Vehicle Type Approval)
At a glance
Enforced by
What's here
47 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Manufacturer 34
- Distributor 2
- Any Person 2
- Contractor 1
- Operator 1
- Applicant 1
Plus 6 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Other Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Manufacturers also bound by 472 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 2016 91 duties
- Lifts Regulations 2016 2016 70 duties
- The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations 2021 2021 70 duties
- Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016 2016 67 duties
- Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015 2015 64 duties
Distributors also bound by 177 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material (England) Regulations 2017 2017 28 duties
- The Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material (Wales) Regulations 2017 2017 26 duties
- The Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 2017 25 duties
- Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 2002 21 duties
- THE ELECTRICITY SAFETY, QUALITY AND CONTINUITY REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2012 2012 19 duties
Any Person also bound by 2338 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 144 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties
Contractors also bound by 178 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The National Health Service (Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations 2015 2015 137 duties
- The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 2015 2015 134 duties
- Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 2015 114 duties
- The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Wales) Regulations 2023 2023 93 duties
- The Health and Personal Social Services (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 2004 87 duties
Operators also bound by 730 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations) 2012 138 duties
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 of 19 December 2018 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 (Text with EEA relevance) 2018 121 duties
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 of 21 June 2012 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed) 2012 112 duties
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 75 duties
- Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’) (Text with EEA relevance) 2016 66 duties
Applicants also bound by 294 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 46 duties
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 30 duties
- The Land Registration Rules 2003 2003 25 duties
- Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 1995 18 duties
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 14 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
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- Comply with ISO standards for in-house vehicle testing Contractor
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Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authority must issue designation certificate to technical service Statutory regulator
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Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- VCA must keep secure records on technical services Statutory regulator
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- Auditors: act independently, objectively and with integrity Any Person
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Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Approval authority must use qualified, trained, independent auditors for technical service assessments Statutory regulator
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- Registered technical service must submit full application to VCA and keep details updated Applicant
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Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- VCA must appoint a joint assessment team and manage the technical service assessment Statutory regulator
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Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Competent authority must assess and report on technical service compliance Statutory regulator
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- Establish conformity of production arrangements and notify VCA of certification changes Manufacturer
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- Ensure manufactured products conform to approved type Manufacturer
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- Cooperate with VCA audits and maintain production conformity Manufacturer
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- Take responsibility for your stage in multi-stage vehicle type-approval Manufacturer
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- Affix additional plate with approval info on multi-stage vehicles Manufacturer
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- Supply mathematical model for type approval testing Manufacturer
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- Provide simulation/calculation data and tools to the technical service and keep records Manufacturer
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- Supply tools and support for virtual testing to technical service Manufacturer
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- Provide OBD information for replacement parts and diagnostic tools Manufacturer
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- Provide accessible OBD and repair information online Manufacturer
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- Share vehicle repair and OBD information across multi-stage type-approval Manufacturer
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- Provide repair and maintenance info and diagnostic tools for low-volume customer adaptations Manufacturer
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- Provide vehicle repair information access if you are a small manufacturer Manufacturer
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- Provide vehicle OBD and repair information within 6 months of type-approval Manufacturer
Technical requirements
- Ensure vehicles, systems and components comply with technical requirements for GB type approval Manufacturer
General obligations of manufacturers
- Ensure vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units comply with type-approval requirements Manufacturer
Obligations of manufacturers concerning their vehicles, systems, components, separate technical units, parts and equipment that are not in conformity or that present a serious risk
- Take corrective action for non-conforming vehicles and notify the VCA Manufacturer
Obligations of importers
- Verify vehicle compliance, keep records, and report serious risks Manufacturer
Obligations of importers concerning their vehicles, systems, components, separate technical units, parts and equipment that are not in conformity or that present a serious risk
- Act immediately if your imported vehicles/parts are unsafe or non-compliant Manufacturer
Obligations of distributors
- Fulfil distributor obligations for vehicle type approval compliance Distributor
Obligations of distributors concerning their vehicles, systems, components, separate technical units, parts and equipment that are not in conformity or that present a serious risk
- Stop selling non-conforming or unsafe vehicles/parts and notify authorities Distributor
Identification of economic operators
- Provide supply-chain identity records upon request Operator
Application for GB type-approval
- Submit application for GB type-approval with information folder Manufacturer
Information folder
- Submit complete information folder for GB type-approval Manufacturer
Conformity of production arrangements
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- VCA must verify and ensure production conformity for GB type-approvals Statutory regulator
Termination of validity
- Manufacturers must notify VCA when vehicle type-approval ends Manufacturer
Certificate of conformity in paper format
- Issue a paper certificate of conformity with each vehicle you manufacture Manufacturer
Certificate of conformity in electronic format
- Provide certificate of conformity in electronic format from 5 July 2026 Manufacturer
Manufacturer's statutory and additional plates, markings and type-approval mark of components and separate technical units
- Affix statutory plates and type-approval marks to vehicles and components Manufacturer
Making available on the market, registration or entry into service of vehicles other than end-of-series vehicles
- Ensure vehicles are only marketed with a valid certificate of conformity and comply with series limits Manufacturer
Corrective and restrictive measures at Union level
- Provide corrective measures free of charge and reimburse repair costs Manufacturer
Related requirements for parts or equipment that may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of essential systems
- Apply for authorisation of parts that could affect essential vehicle systems Manufacturer
Information intended for users
- Give users correct technical info and use instructions Manufacturer
Manufacturers' obligations to provide vehicle OBD information and vehicle repair and maintenance information
- Provide independent operators access to vehicle OBD and repair information Manufacturer
Obligations with regard to holders of several type-approvals
- Share repair, maintenance and OBD information in multi-stage type-approvals Manufacturer
Fees for access to vehicle repair and maintenance information
- Charge reasonable fees for vehicle repair information and offer time-based access Manufacturer
Proof of compliance with vehicle OBD information and repair and maintenance information obligations
- Provide proof of compliance with vehicle OBD and repair information within 6 months of type-approval Manufacturer
Monitoring of technical services
- Technical services must inform the approval authority of any changes that could affect compliance Any Person
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The example below is given as a guide only.
Annex VIII
Annex X
Subject matter
Scope
Definitions
Vehicle categories
Recognition of EU type approvals in Great Britain
Obligations of the authorities
Obligations of approval authorities
Obligations of market surveillance authorities
Compliance verification by the Commission
Assessments by the Commission
Forum for Exchange of Information on Enforcement
Online data exchange
Obligations of manufacturer's representatives
Cases in which obligations of manufacturers apply to importers and distributors
Procedures for GB type-approval
Additional information to be provided with an application for GB type-approval
General provisions on conduct of procedures for GB type-approval
Notification of EU type-approval granted, amended, refused and withdrawn
GB type-approval certificate
Specific provisions concerning GB type-approvals for systems, components and separate technical units
Tests required for GB type-approval
Fees
General provisions on amendments of GB type-approvals
Revisions and extensions of GB type-approvals
Exemptions for new technologies or new concepts
Subsequent adaptation of regulatory acts
GB type-approval of vehicles produced in medium series
Validity of a national type-approval of vehicles produced in small series
EU individual vehicle approvals
Validity of national individual vehicle approvals
Specific provisions
Making available on the market, registration or entry into service of end-of-series vehicles
Making available on the market or entry into service of components and separate technical units
National Evaluation regarding vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units suspected of presenting a serious risk or non-compliance
National procedures for dealing with vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units presenting a serious risk or non-compliance
Non-compliant EU type-approval
Placing on the market and entry into service of parts or equipment that may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of essential systems
UN Regulations required for GB type-approval
Equivalence of UN Regulations for the purpose of GB type-approval
Information intended for manufacturers
Compliance with the obligations regarding access to vehicle OBD information and vehicle repair and maintenance information
Forum on Access to Vehicle Information
Type-approval authority responsible for technical services
Designation of technical services
Independence of the technical services
Competence of the technical services
Subsidiaries of and subcontracting by technical services
In-house technical service of the manufacturer
Assessment and designation of technical services
Notification to the Commission concerning designation of technical services
Changes to and renewal of designations of technical services
Challenge to the competence of technical services
Exchange of information on assessment, designation and monitoring of technical services
Cooperation with national accreditation bodies
Operational obligations of technical services
Information obligations of technical services
Regulations
Committee procedure
Penalties
Administrative fines in support of corrective and restrictive measures at Union level
Amendments to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007
Amendments to Regulation (EC) No 595/2009
Repeal of Directive 2007/46/EC
Transitional provisions
Reporting
Entry into force and application
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
- Certificate of conformity for new vehicles (opens in a new tab) from DVSA Detailed Guidance
- Technical Guidance for Applicants - Vehicle Certification Agency (opens in a new tab) from VCA Detailed Guidance
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Vehicle Certification Agency
Type approval authority for new vehicles, components, and systems. Certifies that vehicles meet safety and environmental standards. Issues UK type approvals replacing …
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