What is Automotive Homologation? Overview

We provide an overview of automotive homologation, a set of rules that determine and regulate the legal and technical requirements in the production processes of vehicles, systems and components.

We provide an overview of automotive homologation, a set of rules that determine and regulate the legal and technical requirements in the production processes of vehicles, systems and components.

What is Automotive Homologation?

Homologation, by its general definition, refers to compatibility. For the automotive sector, homologation is the totality of legal and technical requirements covering all end-to-end processes.

As a manufacturer in the automotive sector, you have administrative responsibilities as well as technical obligations. Production is carried out within the framework of the rules set by national and international authorities.

There are rules that determine all the processes from the design stage of a vehicle to the production, traffic launch and the moment it leaves the traffic. These rules are determined by commissions in countries and international unions. In the entirety of these rules, all elements of the sector such as approval bodies, technical services and importers play a role together with the manufacturer.

Regulatory Legislation in the Automotive Sector

In the automotive sector, there are regulatory legislations that set the standards for vehicles, systems and components. When you comply with these regulations, you prove your competence to produce in the sector.

There is both national and international regulatory legislation on type-approval processes for vehicles. These regulations are necessary to assess the compliance of vehicles with, for example, safety, environmental protection and performance criteria.

In general terms, three main pieces of regulatory legislation stand out. The most important of these are the European Union regulations EU 2018/858 regulation comes next. This regulation sets out the rules for motor vehicles and their trailers and covers category M, N and O vehicles.

Regulation EU 2018/858 defines in detail the technical requirements, test methods and conformity assessment procedures for vehicles. It establishes the basic administrative and technical framework that vehicle manufacturers must comply with in order to operate on the European market.

On the other hand, the type approval process for T, R and S category tractors, trailers and agricultural implements used for agricultural purposes Regulation EU 167/2013 are available.

Finally, there is theEU 168/2013 regulation, which is the regulatory legislation for type-approval of category L motorcycles and mopeds. This regulation covers the technical requirements and conformity assessment procedures for two- and three-wheeled vehicles and four-wheeled light vehicles.

In addition, each system and component has approval procedures defined by both United Nations and European Union regulations. For example, specific testing and evaluation criteria apply to the approval of key components such as braking systems, lighting devices and emission control systems.

Stay tuned for our articles where we will discuss all these regulations in detail. We also offer European Union type-approval testing and certification solutions within the framework of our accreditations. Our team of experts provides the necessary technical support and consultancy services to ensure that your vehicles and components comply with international standards.

By visiting our website regularly, you can access the most up-to-date information about legislative updates and new regulations. Our aim is to provide the most accurate and reliable information to all stakeholders operating in the automotive industry.

National Regulations

The Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Turkey administers the legislation on type approval processes for vehicles. In addition, countries regulate and supervise their organizations by issuing their own national regulations.

Turkey, Regulation on the Manufacturing, Modification and Assembly of Vehicles (AITM) This regulation defines the requirements for vehicles manufactured in Turkey and produced exclusively for the domestic market. This regulation defines in detail the standards and requirements that must be complied with in the production processes of vehicles.

Under this regulation, there are certain administrative and technical requirements for the individual or series production, modification and registration of vehicles. These requirements aim to improve the safety, environmental impact and overall performance of vehicles. The requirements in the Regulation determine the conformity assessment and certification processes for vehicles.

Optival offers accredited technical services in line with our accreditations within the framework of national regulations and international standards. These services include the tests and evaluations required in the type approval processes of vehicles.

You can get more detailed information about the services we offer by taking a look at our accreditations and authorizations. You can also benefit from the technical support and consultancy services you need in your projects by contacting our expert staff.

You can visit our website regularly, register to our legislation tracking system or contact our experts to be informed about the update of regulations and new regulations.

General Summary of Type Approval Processes

The type approval certificate is one of the most important requirements for the production of a vehicle, system or component and its subsequent placing on the market. The manufacturer must complete the administrative processes related to the type approval of the product, fulfill its responsibilities regarding the quality management system and perform the tests related to the product.

Following these processes, the technical documentation and test reports are examined by the approval authority and the manufacturer is authorized for the production of the product specified in the scope.

The manufacturer may then place the vehicle, system or component on the market in an appropriate manner. At this stage, if any changes are made to the product, the approval authority is informed and document revisions / scope extensions are made.

Another issue in this production and market supply process is the conformity of production. COP (Conformity of Production) inspections guarantee the conformity of production.

Approval authorities inspect vehicles, systems or components under market surveillance rules.

Conclusion

As a result, automotive homologation is the whole process that includes all the rules for the production of a vehicle, system or component. Our experts offer you effective and fast solutions for your automotive homologation processes.

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