Retained EU Law SI 2018 United Kingdom

Regulation (EU) 2018/858 (Framework Regulation for Motor Vehicle Type Approval)

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Enforced by
VCA
Status
Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Manufacturer35 Any Person3 Distributor2 Operator2 Contractor1 Applicant1

Plus 12 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

Other Acts binding the same actors

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Manufacturer — also bound by 502 other Acts
Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts
Distributor — also bound by 182 other Acts
Operator — also bound by 746 other Acts
Contractor — also bound by 173 other Acts
Applicant — also bound by 307 other Acts

What it requires

Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

uri:annex/iii/appendix/1/division/1 uri:annex/iii/appendix/1/division/1 Regulated
  • Follow international standards when testing vehicles for type-approvalManufacturer
uri:annex/iii/appendix/1/division/1/division/1.1 uri:annex/iii/appendix/1/division/1/division/1.1 Regulated
  • Comply with ISO standards for in-house vehicle testingContractor
uri:annex/iii/appendix/1/division/1/division/1.2 uri:annex/iii/appendix/1/division/1/division/1.2 Regulated
  • Technical service must use Category B test procedures and pre-verify test facilities before supervising vehicle type-approval testsAny Person
uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/10 uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/10 Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Competent authority must issue designation certificate to technical serviceStatutory regulator
uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/11 uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/11 Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Competent authority must plan and enforce reassessment and surveillance of technical servicesStatutory regulator
uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/12 uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/12 Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • VCA must keep secure records on technical servicesStatutory regulator
uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/2 uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/2 Regulated
  • Auditors: act independently, objectively and with integrityAny Person
uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/3 uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/3 Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approval authority must use qualified, trained, independent auditors for technical service assessmentsStatutory regulator
uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/4 uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/4 Regulated
  • Registered technical service must submit full application to VCA and keep details updatedApplicant
uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/5 uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/5 Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Review ability to assess technical servicesStatutory regulator
uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/7 uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/7 Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • VCA must appoint a joint assessment team and manage the technical service assessmentStatutory regulator
uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/8 uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/8 Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Joint assessment team must assess technical services at their premisesStatutory regulator
uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/9 uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/9 Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Competent authority must assess and report on technical service complianceStatutory regulator
uri:annex/iii/division/2 uri:annex/iii/division/2 Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approval authority must verify and inspect vehicle type-approval applicationsStatutory regulator
uri:annex/iii/division/4 uri:annex/iii/division/4 Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approval authority must arrange tests and checks when no certificates existStatutory regulator
uri:annex/iv/division/2 uri:annex/iv/division/2 Regulated
  • Establish conformity of production arrangements and notify VCA of certification changesManufacturer
uri:annex/iv/division/3 uri:annex/iv/division/3 Regulated
  • Ensure manufactured products conform to approved typeManufacturer
uri:annex/iv/division/4 uri:annex/iv/division/4 Regulated
  • Cooperate with VCA audits and maintain production conformityManufacturer
uri:annex/ix/division/1 uri:annex/ix/division/1 Regulated
  • Take responsibility for your stage in multi-stage vehicle type-approvalManufacturer
uri:annex/ix/division/2 uri:annex/ix/division/2 Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Approval authority must verify type-approval data and inspect sample vehiclesStatutory regulator
uri:annex/ix/division/4 uri:annex/ix/division/4 Regulated
  • Affix additional plate with approval info on multi-stage vehiclesManufacturer
uri:annex/viii/appendix/1/division/2/division/2.1 uri:annex/viii/appendix/1/division/2/division/2.1 Regulated
  • Supply mathematical model for type approval testingManufacturer
uri:annex/viii/appendix/1/division/2/division/2.3 uri:annex/viii/appendix/1/division/2/division/2.3 Regulated
  • Provide simulation/calculation data and tools to the technical service and keep recordsManufacturer
uri:annex/viii/appendix/1/division/3 uri:annex/viii/appendix/1/division/3 Regulated
  • Supply tools and support for virtual testing to technical serviceManufacturer
uri:annex/x/appendix/2/division/1 uri:annex/x/appendix/2/division/1 Regulated
  • Provide OBD information for replacement parts and diagnostic toolsManufacturer
uri:annex/x/division/2 uri:annex/x/division/2 Regulated
  • Provide accessible OBD and repair information onlineManufacturer
uri:annex/x/division/3 uri:annex/x/division/3 Regulated
  • Share vehicle repair and OBD information across multi-stage type-approvalManufacturer
uri:annex/x/division/4 uri:annex/x/division/4 Regulated
  • Provide repair and maintenance info and diagnostic tools for low-volume customer adaptationsManufacturer
uri:annex/x/division/5 uri:annex/x/division/5 Regulated
  • Provide vehicle repair information access if you are a small manufacturerManufacturer
uri:annex/x/division/7 uri:annex/x/division/7 Regulated
  • Provide vehicle OBD and repair information within 6 months of type-approvalManufacturer
s.art005 Technical requirements Regulated
  • Ensure vehicles, systems and components comply with technical requirements for GB type approvalManufacturer
s.art013 General obligations of manufacturers Regulated
  • Ensure vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units comply with type-approval requirementsManufacturer
s.art014 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 Regulated
  • Take corrective action for non-conforming vehicles and notify the VCAManufacturer
s.art016 Obligations of importers Regulated
  • Verify vehicle compliance, keep records, and report serious risksManufacturer
s.art017 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 Regulated
  • Act immediately if your imported vehicles/parts are unsafe or non-compliantManufacturer
s.art018 Obligations of distributors Regulated
  • Fulfil distributor obligations for vehicle type approval complianceDistributor
s.art019 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 Regulated
  • Stop selling non-conforming or unsafe vehicles/parts and notify authoritiesDistributor
s.art020 Cases in which obligations of manufacturers apply to importers and distributors Regulated
  • Comply with manufacturer duties as importer or distributorManufacturer
s.art021 Identification of economic operators Regulated
  • Provide supply-chain identity records upon requestOperator
s.art023 Application for GB  type-approval Regulated
  • Submit application for GB type-approval with information folderManufacturer
s.art024 Information folder Regulated
  • Submit complete information folder for GB type-approvalManufacturer
s.art031 Conformity of production arrangements Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • VCA must verify and ensure production conformity for GB type-approvalsStatutory regulator
s.art035 Termination of validity Regulated
  • Manufacturers must notify VCA when vehicle type-approval endsManufacturer
s.art036 Certificate of conformity in paper format Regulated
  • Issue a paper certificate of conformity with each vehicle you manufactureManufacturer
s.art037 Certificate of conformity in electronic format Regulated
  • Provide certificate of conformity in electronic format from 5 July 2026Manufacturer
s.art038 Manufacturer's statutory and additional plates, markings and type-approval mark of components and separate technical units Regulated
  • Affix statutory plates and type-approval marks to vehicles and componentsManufacturer
s.art048 Making available on the market, registration or entry into service of vehicles other than end-of-series vehicles Regulated
  • Ensure vehicles are only marketed with a valid certificate of conformity and comply with series limitsManufacturer
s.art051 National Evaluation regarding vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units suspected of presenting a serious risk or non-compliance Regulated
  • Cooperate with market surveillance authority during safety investigationsOperator
s.art053 Corrective and restrictive measures at Union level Regulated
  • Provide corrective measures free of charge and reimburse repair costsManufacturer
s.art056 Related requirements for parts or equipment that may pose a serious risk to the correct functioning of essential systems Regulated
  • Apply for authorisation of parts that could affect essential vehicle systemsManufacturer
s.art059 Information intended for users Regulated
  • Give users correct technical info and use instructionsManufacturer
s.art061 Manufacturers' obligations to provide vehicle OBD information and vehicle repair and maintenance information Regulated
  • Provide independent operators access to vehicle OBD and repair informationManufacturer
s.art062 Obligations with regard to holders of several type-approvals Regulated
  • Share repair, maintenance and OBD information in multi-stage type-approvalsManufacturer
s.art063 Fees for access to vehicle repair and maintenance information Regulated
  • Charge reasonable fees for vehicle repair information and offer time-based accessManufacturer
s.art064 Proof of compliance with vehicle OBD information and repair and maintenance information obligations Regulated
  • Provide proof of compliance with vehicle OBD and repair information within 6 months of type-approvalManufacturer
s.art076 Monitoring of technical services Regulated
  • Technical services must inform the approval authority of any changes that could affect complianceAny Person
80 other provisions — procedural and definitional
uri:annex/i/appendix/1/division/2 uri:annex/i/appendix/1/division/2
uri:annex/i/appendix/1/division/3 uri:annex/i/appendix/1/division/3
uri:annex/i/appendix/1/division/5 uri:annex/i/appendix/1/division/5
uri:annex/i/division/introductory/division/3 uri:annex/i/division/introductory/division/3
uri:annex/ii uri:annex/ii
uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/6 uri:annex/iii/appendix/2/division/6
uri:annex/ix/division/3 uri:annex/ix/division/3
uri:annex/vii/appendix/division/2 uri:annex/vii/appendix/division/2
uri:annex/viii/appendix/1/division/2/division/2.2 uri:annex/viii/appendix/1/division/2/division/2.2
uri:annex/x/appendix/2/division/2 uri:annex/x/appendix/2/division/2
uri:annex/x/division/6 uri:annex/x/division/6
uri:annex/xii uri:annex/xii
s.annex i 01 Flat bed; 02 Drop-side; 03 Box body; 04 Conditioned...
s.annex ix The example below is given as a guide only.
s.annex viii Annex VIII
s.annex x Annex X
s.art001 Subject matter
s.art002 Scope
s.art003 Definitions
s.art004 Vehicle categories
s.art005 Recognition of EU type approvals in Great Britain
s.art006 Obligations of the authorities
s.art007 Obligations of approval authorities
s.art008 Obligations of market surveillance authorities
s.art009 Compliance verification by the Commission
s.art010 Assessments by the Commission
s.art011 Forum for Exchange of Information on Enforcement
s.art012 Online data exchange
s.art015 Obligations of manufacturer's representatives
s.art022 Procedures for GB  type-approval
s.art025 Additional information to be provided with an application for GB  type-approval
s.art026 General provisions on conduct of procedures for GB  type-approval
s.art027 Notification of EU type-approval granted, amended, refused and withdrawn
s.art028 GB type-approval certificate
s.art029 Specific provisions concerning GB  type-approvals for systems, components and separate technical units
s.art030 Tests required for GB  type-approval
s.art032 Fees
s.art033 General provisions on amendments of GB type-approvals
s.art034 Revisions and extensions of GB type-approvals
s.art039 Exemptions for new technologies or new concepts
s.art040 Subsequent adaptation of regulatory acts
s.art041 GB type-approval of vehicles produced in medium series
s.art043 Validity of a national type-approval of vehicles produced in small series
s.art044 EU individual vehicle approvals
s.art046 Validity of national individual vehicle approvals
s.art047 Specific provisions
s.art049 Making available on the market, registration or entry into service of end-of-series vehicles
s.art050 Making available on the market or entry into service of components and separate technical units
s.art052 National procedures for dealing with vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units presenting a serious risk or non-compliance
s.art054 Non-compliant EU type-approval
s.art055 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
s.art057 UN Regulations required for GB  type-approval
s.art058 Equivalence of UN Regulations for the purpose of GB  type-approval
s.art060 Information intended for manufacturers
s.art065 Compliance with the obligations regarding access to vehicle OBD information and vehicle repair and maintenance information
s.art066 Forum on Access to Vehicle Information
s.art067 Type-approval authority responsible for technical services
s.art068 Designation of technical services
s.art069 Independence of the technical services
s.art070 Competence of the technical services
s.art071 Subsidiaries of and subcontracting by technical services
s.art072 In-house technical service of the manufacturer
s.art073 Assessment and designation of technical services
s.art074 Notification to the Commission concerning designation of technical services
s.art075 Changes to and renewal of designations of technical services
s.art077 Challenge to the competence of technical services
s.art078 Exchange of information on assessment, designation and monitoring of technical services
s.art079 Cooperation with national accreditation bodies
s.art080 Operational obligations of technical services
s.art081 Information obligations of technical services
s.art082 Regulations
s.art083 Committee procedure
s.art084 Penalties
s.art085 Administrative fines in support of corrective and restrictive measures at Union level
s.art086 Amendments to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007
s.art087 Amendments to Regulation (EC) No 595/2009
s.art088 Repeal of Directive 2007/46/EC
s.art089 Transitional provisions
s.art090 Reporting
s.art091 Entry into force and application

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