The European Commission proposal to drastically simplify and reduce European legislation will incorporate directly into European law 61 different Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) for the type-approval of vehicles. It will end the duality between EC Directives and UNECE Regulations. The proposal will now be transmitted to the Member States for approval.
It is proposed that type-approval issued under the UNECE Regulations will be considered as EC type-approval. Duplication not only in technical requirements but also in certification and administrative procedures will be avoided to the benefit of both industry and national authorities.
In addition, this proposal will also improve market access for European car manufacturers in those third countries which are contracting parties to the UNECE Agreement of 1958, thereby boosting the competitiveness of European automotive industry.
Under the EC whole vehicle type-approval system, car manufacturers can obtain approval for a vehicle type in one Member State if it meets the EU technical requirements and then market it EU-wide with no need for further tests.
More information on the Commissions’ automotive policy is available here.
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