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Using other approvals to support a vehicle type approval application

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Applicants for a vehicle type approval can show compliance with a national road vehicle standard using a component type approval or UN ECE approval for the component or vehicle even if the approval was not issued to them.

This 2-page guide explains what this involves and outlines the requirements vehicle type approval applicants will have to meet.

Using other approvals to support a vehicle type approval application (488.91 KB)