Vehicle Type Approval is the confirmation that production samples of a type of vehicle, vehicle system, component or separate technical unit will meet specified performance standards. It can be demonstrated through type approval markings (‘e’ or ‘E’ marks) applied to products by the manufacturer, and in the case of vehicles approved under the GB, UK(NI) or EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) schemes, by a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued by the manufacturer. In the case of UN International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is issued by the manufacturer.
As you may know, the European Union is a union of many countries, both economically and politically. However, each member country has its own laws and rules. This is why the EU uses harmonization, where a single solution is created for all countries. So it is with car exports - once you get a WVTA certificate once, you can use it in all EU countries.
Why is it important to obtain a WVTA for your product?
Consumer Safety; By enforcing stringent safety standards, WVTA protects consumers from substandard or unsafe vehicles, ensuring peace of mind for buyers and users.
Manufacturing Efficiency; Standard approval processes reduce complexity, allowing manufacturers to streamline production and achieve cost efficiencies without compromising quality.
Whole Vehicle Type Approval is not just a regulatory requirement; it’s a commitment to quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. By adhering to these standards, manufacturers ensure that their vehicles meet the expectations of both regulators and consumers, paving the way for safer roads and a more sustainable automotive industry.
What is Greenkar(Shanghai) can bring to you.
With the type approval Approval Authority designations (E5), (E8) and (E24) Greenkar(Shanghai) is able to carry out approvals of components, systems and technical units of vehicles in general.
Greenkar(Shanghai) performs Initial Assessment Audits of the Production Process to verify that there are provisions and procedures considered suitable to guarantee the effective control of conformity to the approved type of components, systems, separate technical units or vehicles in production, aimed at requesting type approval.
Except that, GK(Shanghai) also provide IVA 、NIVA、PTA services：
IVA | IVA single vehicle certification is a certification for each individual vehicle, allowing exemptions for certain items under the WVTA regulatory list. It simplifies testing requirements and reduces certification time.The certificate holder can be the manufacturer, a distributor, or even an individual.It is an EU single vehicle certification, known as EU-IVA, and allows for registration and sale within EU countries. Additionally, individual countries have the authority to request additional tests. |
NIVA | NIVA is a national single vehicle certification issued by the transportation department of each country, valid only within its own national territory. It also follows the principle of one certificate per vehicle. For initial registration and sale,it is only permitted in the country whose transportation department issued the certificate. The test items are determined by the transportation department of the applying country. |
PTA | PTA is a partial type approval, which can be issued for individual components, such as lamps, tires, and mirrors. It can also be issued for specific aspects of the whole vehicle, such as braking and noise. |
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