{"id":17423,"date":"2022-09-14T17:09:41","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T17:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/legalblog.ie\/?p=17423"},"modified":"2022-09-24T22:03:24","modified_gmt":"2022-09-24T22:03:24","slug":"vehicle-standards-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Vehicle Standards [EU]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Global_technical_harmonisation_of_vehicles\" title=\"Global technical harmonisation of vehicles\">Global technical harmonisation of vehicles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Decision_97836EC\" title=\"Decision 97\/836\/EC:\">Decision 97\/836\/EC:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#The_UNECE_1958_agreement\" title=\"The UN\/ECE 1958 agreement:\">The UN\/ECE 1958 agreement:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#The_Parallel_Agreement\" title=\"The Parallel Agreement:\">The Parallel Agreement:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Application_Background\" title=\"Application &amp; Background\">Application &amp; Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#International_technical_harmonisation\" title=\"International technical harmonisation\">International technical harmonisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#MAIN_DOCUMENTS\" title=\"MAIN DOCUMENTS\">MAIN DOCUMENTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Worldwide_harmonised_Light-duty_vehicles_Test_Procedure_WLTP_and_Real_Driving_Emissions_RDE\" title=\"Worldwide harmonised Light-duty vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) and Real Driving Emissions (RDE)\">Worldwide harmonised Light-duty vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) and Real Driving Emissions (RDE)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Requirements_for_EU_type-approval\" title=\"Requirements for EU type-approval\">Requirements for EU type-approval<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Conformity_of_production\" title=\"Conformity of production\">Conformity of production<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Pollution_control_devices\" title=\"Pollution control devices\">Pollution control devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Application_Background-2\" title=\"Application &amp; Background\">Application &amp; Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#MAIN_DOCUMENT\" title=\"MAIN DOCUMENT\">MAIN DOCUMENT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#CO2_emissions_and_fuel_consumption_of_heavy-duty_vehicles\" title=\"CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy-duty vehicles\">CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy-duty vehicles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Key_Points\" title=\"Key Points\">Key Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#National_authorities\" title=\"National authorities:\">National authorities:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Application_Background-3\" title=\"Application &amp; Background\">Application &amp; Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#MAIN_DOCUMENT-2\" title=\"MAIN DOCUMENT\">MAIN DOCUMENT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#eCall_in-vehicle_system_%E2%80%93_type-approval\" title=\"eCall in-vehicle system &#8211; type-approval\">eCall in-vehicle system &#8211; type-approval<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Key_Points-2\" title=\"Key Points\">Key Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Manufacturers_obligations\" title=\"Manufacturers\u2019 obligations\">Manufacturers\u2019 obligations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Privacy_and_data_protection\" title=\"Privacy and data protection\">Privacy and data protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Evaluation\" title=\"Evaluation\">Evaluation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#References\" title=\"References\">References<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Hydrogen-powered_vehicles_%E2%80%94_type-approval_rules\" title=\"Hydrogen-powered vehicles \u2014 type-approval rules\">Hydrogen-powered vehicles \u2014 type-approval rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Key_Points-3\" title=\"Key Points\">Key Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#ACT\" title=\"ACT\">ACT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Safer_cars_seat_belts_and_child_restraint_systems\" title=\"Safer cars: seat belts and child restraint systems\">Safer cars: seat belts and child restraint systems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Key_Points-4\" title=\"Key Points\">Key Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#References-2\" title=\"References\">References<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Curbing_the_sound_levels_of_motor_vehicles\" title=\"Curbing the sound levels of motor vehicles\">Curbing the sound levels of motor vehicles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Key_Points-5\" title=\"Key Points\">Key Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Labelling_and_consumer_information\" title=\"Labelling and consumer information\">Labelling and consumer information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Acoustic_systems_for_electric_vehicles\" title=\"Acoustic systems for electric vehicles\">Acoustic systems for electric vehicles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#MAIN_DOCUMENT-3\" title=\"MAIN DOCUMENT\">MAIN DOCUMENT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Information_on_tyre_fuel_efficiency_braking_capacity_and_noise_levels\" title=\"Information on tyre fuel efficiency, braking capacity and noise levels\">Information on tyre fuel efficiency, braking capacity and noise levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Key_Points-6\" title=\"Key Points\">Key Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#Application_Background-4\" title=\"Application &amp; Background\">Application &amp; Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/vehicle-standards-2\/#MAIN_DOCUMENT-4\" title=\"MAIN DOCUMENT\">MAIN DOCUMENT<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_technical_harmonisation_of_vehicles\"><\/span>Global technical harmonisation of vehicles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Decision 97\/836\/EC \u2014 accession by the European Community to the Agreement of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the adoption of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted to and\/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of these prescriptions (\u2018Revised 1958 Agreement\u2019)<\/p>\n<p>Decision 2000\/125\/EC \u2014 conclusion of the Agreement concerning the establishing of global technical regulations for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted and\/or be used on wheeled vehicles (\u2018Parallel Agreement\u2019)<\/p>\n<p>Agreement concerning the establishing of global technical regulations for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted and\/or be used on wheeled vehicles<\/p>\n<p>Decision 97\/836\/EC authorises the EU to become a member of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN\/ECE)\u2019s 1958 agreement harmonising technical standards for wheeled vehicles*, their equipment and parts. The aim is to remove technical barriers to trade in motor vehicles between countries signed up to the agreement.<br \/>\nDecision 2000\/125\/EC gives the EU\u2019s approval to a parallel agreement, finalised in June 1998. Its aim is to establish global technical regulations on the safety, environmental protection, energy efficiency and anti-theft performance for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts.<br \/>\nThe EU\u2019s involvement in both agreements ensures consistency in their different harmonisation activities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decision_97836EC\"><\/span>Decision 97\/836\/EC:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>lists the UN\/ECE regulations (over 100) the EU will implement. These range from headlamps and brakes to seat belts and anti-theft devices;<br \/>\nstates that the EU may withdraw from, or sign up to, a regulation as it wishes;<br \/>\nsets out the practical arrangements for the EU\u2019s involvement in the UN\/ECE\u2019s work, both on new regulations and priorities for the organisation\u2019s work programme;<br \/>\nconfirms that EU countries which sign up to UN regulations, to which the EU as a whole is not party, may apply them provided these are not incompatible with the EU legislation on type approval* for motor vehicles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_UNECE_1958_agreement\"><\/span>The UN\/ECE 1958 agreement:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>establishes an administrative committee with representatives from all signatory countries to prepare the technical regulations for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts;<br \/>\nlays down the administrative committee\u2019s composition and rules of procedure:<br \/>\na quorum requires at least half of the member countries to be present;<br \/>\na two-thirds majority is needed to approve a new regulation or adopt an amendment;<br \/>\na regulation comes into force 6 months after being adopted, unless over one third of members disagree;<br \/>\nstipulates that regulations cover:<br \/>\nwheeled vehicles, equipment and parts;<br \/>\ntechnical requirements;<br \/>\ntest methods for performance requirements;<br \/>\nconditions for granting type approval;<br \/>\ndate of entry into force;<br \/>\nsets out procedures to ensure vehicles and parts meet the required standards before receiving type approval;<br \/>\nenables signatory countries to grant type approval for vehicles, equipment and parts satisfying the various regulations and confirms they must accept those issued by their partners;<br \/>\nrequires any disputes between members to be settled by negotiation and, failing that, by arbitration.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Parallel_Agreement\"><\/span>The Parallel Agreement:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>establishes an executive committee to implement the agreement;<br \/>\nsets out the criteria technical regulations must meet;<br \/>\nprovides 2 procedures, instead of mutual recognition of the type-approval system, to agree new global technical regulations:<br \/>\nharmonising existing national regulations or standards contained in a compendium as candidates for global agreement;<br \/>\ndrafting new regulations which would be listed in a global registry;<br \/>\nconfirms the European Commission represents the EU in:<br \/>\nadopting and notifying global technical regulations;<br \/>\nparticipating in resolving disputes;<br \/>\namending the agreement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Background\"><\/span>Application &amp; Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The EU became a contracting party to the 1958 agreement on 24 March 1998.<\/p>\n<p>The parallel agreement of 1998 entered into force on 25 August 2000.<\/p>\n<p>The 2 agreements contribute to the aims of the EU\u2019s common commercial policy by eliminating technical barriers to trade and helping access to non-EU markets.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_technical_harmonisation\"><\/span>International technical harmonisation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>(European Commission)<\/p>\n<p>Text of the 1958 Agreement (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe)<br \/>\nWhat UNECE does for you (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe)<br \/>\nWorld Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) \u2014 How It Works, How to Join It (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe)<br \/>\nWheeled vehicle: a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container to transport people or things.<br \/>\nType approval: the process applied by national authorities to certify that a model of a vehicle meets all EU safety, environmental and conformity of production requirements before authorising it to be placed on the EU market.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MAIN_DOCUMENTS\"><\/span>MAIN DOCUMENTS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Council Decision 97\/836\/EC of 27 November 1997 with a view to accession by the European Community to the Agreement of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the adoption of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted to and\/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of these prescriptions (\u2018Revised 1958 Agreement\u2019) (OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, pp. 78-94)<\/p>\n<p>Successive amendments to Decision 97\/836\/EC have been incorporated into the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.<\/p>\n<p>Council Decision 2000\/125\/EC of 31 January 2000 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement concerning the establishing of global technical regulations for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted and\/or be used on wheeled vehicles (\u2018Parallel Agreement\u2019) (OJ L 35, 10.2.2000, pp. 12-13)<\/p>\n<p>See consolidated version.<\/p>\n<p>Agreement concerning the establishing of global technical regulations for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted and\/or be used on wheeled vehicles \u2014 Composition and rules of procedure of the executive committee (OJ L 35, 10.2.2000, pp. 14-27)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worldwide_harmonised_Light-duty_vehicles_Test_Procedure_WLTP_and_Real_Driving_Emissions_RDE\"><\/span>Worldwide harmonised Light-duty vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) and Real Driving Emissions (RDE)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation (EU) 2017\/1151 \u2014 supplementing Regulation (EC) No 715\/2007 on type-approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information<\/p>\n<p>It:<\/p>\n<p>supplements and sets out rules and procedures to implement Regulation (EC) No 715\/2007 through a variety of tests designed to check emissions of light-duty vehicles.<br \/>\nsets the first ever regulated procedure for checking Real Driving Emissions (RDE).<br \/>\nincorporates Worldwide harmonised Light-duty vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) developed in United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) into EU law.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_for_EU_type-approval\"><\/span>Requirements for EU type-approval<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To receive an EU type-approval* with regard to emissions, vehicle repair and maintenance information the manufacturer must show that the vehicle complies with the requirements set out in this regulation when tested under the specified procedures.<\/p>\n<p>All vehicles must respect the tailpipe (exhaust pipe) emission limits set out in Regulation (EC) No 715\/2007 when tested in RDE and WLTP tests, and also a series of other tests that include checking for evaporative emissions (i.e. emissions originating from the fuel tank), or checking at low ambient temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>On-board diagnostics (OBD) systems must be installed on all vehicles to identify all forms of deterioration or malfunction over the lifetime of the vehicle \u2014 the regulation sets out requirements for the OBD system during normal use.<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers must install devices to continuously measure the quantity of fuel\/energy used to operate the vehicle.<br \/>\nApplying for EU type-approval<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturer must submit an application to the approval authority for EU type-approval of a vehicle with regard to emissions and access to vehicle repair and maintenance information which includes:<br \/>\nthe results of the regulated tests;<br \/>\ndetailed written information fully describing the functional operation characteristics of the OBD system;<br \/>\na description of the provisions taken to prevent tampering with and modification of the emission control computer, odometer including the recording of mileage values;<br \/>\nan extended documentation package which allows an authority to assess whether the ban on \u2018defeat devices\u2019* which reduce the level of emission control is respected.<br \/>\nIf the relevant requirements are met, the approval authority grants an EU type-approval and issue a type-approval number.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conformity_of_production\"><\/span>Conformity of production<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Checks must be made by the manufacturer to ensure that all vehicles produced by the manufacturer respect the emission limits.<\/p>\n<p>In-service conformity<\/p>\n<p>Checks must be performed to ensure the properly maintained and used vehicles respect the limits during their lifetime set as:.<\/p>\n<p>between 15,000 km or 6 months, whichever occurs later; and<br \/>\n100,000 km or 5 years, whichever occurs sooner.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pollution_control_devices\"><\/span>Pollution control devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pollution control devices such as catalytic converters must be type-approved as separate technical units.<br \/>\nThe regulation sets out the rules and procedures for applying for type-approval for such devices.<br \/>\nAccess to vehicle OBD and vehicle repair and maintenance information<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers must put in place arrangements and procedures to ensure that vehicle OBD, and repair and maintenance information is readily accessible.<br \/>\nType-approval will be only be granted by the authorities after receiving from the manufacturer a Certificate on Access to Vehicle OBD and Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information.<br \/>\nApproval authorities can check compliance either on the basis of a complaint or assessment by a technical service.<br \/>\nWhere a manufacturer has been found to have not complied, measures including suspension of the type-approval may be taken.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Background-2\"><\/span>Application &amp; Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has applied since 27 July 2017.<\/p>\n<p>For an overview, see: Emissions in the automotive sector (European Commission).<\/p>\n<p>KEY TERMS<\/p>\n<p>Type-approval: the procedure by which a product is certified to meet a minimum set of regulatory and technical requirements.<br \/>\nDefeat devices: deliberate changes to the emission control system, designed to artificially reduce its effectiveness under normal vehicle use.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MAIN_DOCUMENT\"><\/span>MAIN DOCUMENT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Commission Regulation (EU) 2017\/1151 of 1 June 2017 supplementing Regulation (EC) No 715\/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council on type-approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information, amending Directive 2007\/46\/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Commission Regulation (EC) No 692\/2008 and Commission Regulation (EU) No 1230\/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EC) No 692\/2008 (OJ L 175, 7.7.2017, pp. 1-643)<\/p>\n<p>Successive amendments to Regulation (EU) 2017\/1151 have been incorporated into the original document. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED DOCUMENTS<\/p>\n<p>Regulation (EC) No 715\/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2007 on type approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information (OJ L 171, 29.6.2007, pp. 1-16)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CO2_emissions_and_fuel_consumption_of_heavy-duty_vehicles\"><\/span>CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy-duty vehicles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation (EU) 2017\/2400 implementing Regulation (EC) No 595\/2009 \u2014 determination of the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy-duty vehicles<\/p>\n<p>It establishes a common method to objectively compare accurate details of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles (lorries, buses and coaches) on sale in the EU.<\/p>\n<p>It does so by setting out the responsibilities of motor vehicle manufacturers and national authorities. They must certify the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of vehicle components such as the engine, gearbox, axles and tyres, which are used as input data to a simulation tool* to determine the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>The information is designed to encourage the development of more energy-efficient vehicles.<br \/>\nIt implements Regulation (EC) No 595\/2009 on type-approval with regard to emissions from heavy-duty vehicles (Euro VI).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points\"><\/span>Key Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The regulation:<\/p>\n<p>applies to lorries with a maximum weight of more than 7.5 tonnes;<br \/>\ndoes not apply to buses, off-road or special purpose vehicles.<br \/>\nThe European Commission provides for free, and updates, a downloadable software programme for the simulation tool to determine the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy-duty vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Vehicle manufacturers must:<\/p>\n<p>apply for a licence to operate the simulation tool;<br \/>\ninform the national authority issuing the licence of any changes they make to the processes for determining the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of the vehicle;<br \/>\nuse the most up-to-date version of the simulation tool (at the latest within 3 months of its availability) to determine the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of every new vehicle sold, registered or put into service in the EU;<br \/>\nensure the results of the simulation tool respect the processes laid down and include these in the vehicle\u2019s customer information file;<br \/>\nstore records of the results of the simulation tool for at least 20 years after the vehicle is produced and make these available to national authorities or the Commission within 15 days of a request.<br \/>\nAnnexes set out the technical procedures for determining the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of components to be input into the simulation tool.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_authorities\"><\/span>National authorities:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>certify the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption values of components submitted by the component manufacturer if they are satisfied all the requirements have been complied with;<br \/>\ngrant a licence to the vehicle manufacturer to operate the simulation tool;<br \/>\nassess 4 times a year whether the manufacturer\u2019s processes for determining the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption continue to respect the legislation;<br \/>\ninstruct manufacturers to correct within 30 days any defects in their processes for determining the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Background-3\"><\/span>Application &amp; Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Overall, it has applied since 18 January 2018. The CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles must be determined since 1 January 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Emissions from lorries and buses, the most common types of heavy-duty vehicles, account for 25% of road transport CO2 emissions. They are expected to increase even further.<br \/>\nEffective measures are needed to reach the EU target of a 60% cut in CO2 transport emissions by 2050.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, no common EU-wide method existed to determine the vehicles\u2019 CO2 emissions and fuel consumption, making objective comparisons of their performance impossible and preventing efforts to introduce national or EU measures to encourage more energy-efficient vehicles.<br \/>\nFor more information, see:<br \/>\nReducing CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles (European Commission).<\/p>\n<p>KEY TERMS<\/p>\n<p>Simulation tool: an electronic tool for the calculation of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles, based on certified input data for the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of their components.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MAIN_DOCUMENT-2\"><\/span>MAIN DOCUMENT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Commission Regulation (EU) 2017\/2400 of 12 December 2017 implementing Regulation (EC) No 595\/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the determination of the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy-duty vehicles and amending Directive 2007\/46\/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulation (EU) No 582\/2011 (OJ L 349, 29.12.2017, pp. 1-247)<\/p>\n<p>Successive amendments to Commission Regulation (EU) 2017\/2400 have been incorporated into the original document. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED DOCUMENTS<\/p>\n<p>Commission Regulation (EU) 2019\/318 of 19 February 2019 amending Regulation (EU) 2017\/2400 and Directive 2007\/46\/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the determination of the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of heavy-duty vehicles (OJ L 58, 26.2.2019, pp. 1-56)<\/p>\n<p>Regulation (EU) 2018\/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, amending Regulations (EC) No 715\/2007 and (EC) No 595\/2009 and repealing Directive 2007\/46\/EC (OJ L 151, 14.6.2018, pp. 1-218)<\/p>\n<p>Regulation (EC) No 595\/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to emissions from heavy duty vehicles (Euro VI) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information and amending Regulation (EC) No 715\/2007 and Directive 2007\/46\/EC and repealing Directives 80\/1269\/EEC, 2005\/55\/EC and 2005\/78\/EC (OJ L 188, 18.7.2009, pp. 1-13)<\/p>\n<p>Directive 2007\/46\/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (OJ L 263, 9.10.2007, pp. 1-160)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eCall_in-vehicle_system_%E2%80%93_type-approval\"><\/span>eCall in-vehicle system &#8211; type-approval<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation (EU) No 2015\/758 &#8211; eCall in-vehicle system<\/p>\n<p>Regulation (EU) 2015\/758 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 concerning type-approval requirements for the deployment of the eCall in-vehicle system based on the 112 service and amending Directive 2007\/46\/EC<\/p>\n<p>From 31 March 2018, all new types of cars and vans in the EU will be equipped with eCall technology to alert emergency services in the event of a serious accident.<\/p>\n<p>It establishes the general requirements for the EU type-approval* of 112-based (Europe-wide emergency number) eCall vehicle systems, components and separate technical units.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points-2\"><\/span>Key Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The regulation applies to:<\/p>\n<p>\u2014cars (category M1 &#8211; passenger cars comprising not more than eight seats in addition to the driver\u2019s seat),<br \/>\n\u2014light commercial vehicles (category N1 &#8211; vehicles used to transport goods with a maximum mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manufacturers_obligations\"><\/span>Manufacturers\u2019 obligations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All new types of the abovementioned vehicles must:<\/p>\n<p>\u2014be equipped with a permanently installed 112-based eCall in-vehicle system,<br \/>\n\u2014be built in such a way that in the event of a severe accident detected by the vehicle\u2019s sensors or processors, an eCall to the 112 emergency number is triggered automatically,<br \/>\n\u2014also have an eCall facility that can be triggered manually,<br \/>\n\u2014provide the occupants of the vehicle with a warning if there is a critical system failure that leaves them unable to use the eCall system,<br \/>\n\u2014ensure that the receivers for eCall system are compatible with the Galileo and EGNOS satellite navigation systems.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Privacy_and_data_protection\"><\/span>Privacy and data protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Any personal data processed through eCall system must comply with EU data protection and privacy rules. The regulation also sets out a number of specific rules including that:<\/p>\n<p>\u2014personal data are only used for dealing with the emergency, kept only as long as is needed to handle the emergency, and are then deleted,<br \/>\n\u2014manufacturers make sure the system is not traceable or subject to constant tracking,<br \/>\n\u2014data in the internal memory of the system is continually and automatically deleted,<br \/>\n\u2014information on the use of personal data is included in the driver\u2019s manual.<br \/>\nFrom 31 March 2018, EC type-approval will only be granted to vehicles and eCall systems that conform to this regulation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evaluation\"><\/span>Evaluation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Commission must prepare an evaluation report on the achievements of the system by the end of March 2021. The report will look at whether to extend the regulation to other categories of vehicles, such as heavy goods vehicles, buses and coaches and agricultural tractors.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see \u2018eCall: Time saved = lives saved\u2019on the European Commission&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n<p>*Type-approval: Indicates that tests have been done to ensure that the relevant regulatory, technical and safety requirements have been met.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation (EU) 2015\/758<\/p>\n<p>RELATED ACTS<\/p>\n<p>Directive 2007\/46\/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (OJ L 263, 9.10.2007, pp. 1-160).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydrogen-powered_vehicles_%E2%80%94_type-approval_rules\"><\/span>Hydrogen-powered vehicles \u2014 type-approval rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation (EC) No 79\/2009 on type-approval of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles<\/p>\n<p>It establishes manufacturing requirements for hydrogen-powered vehicles used to carry passengers and goods and for their components and systems.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points-3\"><\/span>Key Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Manufacturers must<br \/>\ndemonstrate that all new hydrogen-powered vehicles sold, registered or put into service in the EU and their component parts comply with the legislation<br \/>\nprovide approval authorities with appropriate information on the vehicles\u2019 specifications and test conditions<br \/>\nprovide the necessary information for when hydrogen components and systems are inspected during vehicle servicing.<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers must ensure hydrogen components and systems<br \/>\ncan withstand electrical, mechanical, thermal and chemical operating conditions without leaking or becoming deformed<br \/>\nare protected against overly high pressures<br \/>\ncan reliably withstand expected temperatures and pressures during their lifetime<br \/>\nare designed in such a way that they can be installed and protected against damage.<\/p>\n<p>The legislation contains specific test procedures for different types of hydrogen containers and components.<br \/>\nThe European Commission has the authority to adopt implementing measures such as the detailed rules for the various tests and the information manufacturers must supply.<\/p>\n<p>It has applied since 24 February 2011.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ACT\"><\/span>ACT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation (EC) No 79\/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on type-approval of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles, and amending Directive 2007\/46\/EC (OJ L 35, 4.2.2009, pp. 32\u201346)<\/p>\n<p>RELATED ACT<\/p>\n<p>Commission Regulation (EU) No 406\/2010 of 26 April 2010 implementing Regulation (EC) No 79\/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on type-approval of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles (OJ L 122, 18.5.2010, pp. 1\u2013107). Successive amendments to Commission Regulation (EU) No 406\/2010 have been incorporated into the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.<\/p>\n<p>Commission Regulation (EU) No 630\/2012 of 12 July 2012 amending Regulation (EC) No 692\/2008, as regards type-approval requirements for motor vehicles fuelled by hydrogen and mixtures of hydrogen and natural gas with respect to emissions, and the inclusion of specific information regarding vehicles fitted with an electric power train in the information document for the purpose of EC type-approval (OJ L 182, 13.7.2012, pp. 14\u201326)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safer_cars_seat_belts_and_child_restraint_systems\"><\/span>Safer cars: seat belts and child restraint systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation (EC) No 661\/2009: type-approval for the general safety of motor vehicles, trailers and systems, components and separate technical units<\/p>\n<p>In general, it requires all motor vehicle parts and components to be type-approved* before they can be placed on the EU market.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014This includes seat belts and child restraint systems.<br \/>\n\u2014This ensures that manufacturers of seat belts and child restraint systems throughout the EU meet the same safety standards.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points-4\"><\/span>Key Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Manufacturers have to ensure that all new vehicles are designed, built and assembled so as to minimise the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.<\/p>\n<p>This includes vehicle systems, components and separate technical units, such as:<\/p>\n<p>\u2014seat belts, and<br \/>\n\u2014Isofix anchorage systems and built-in child restraints. Isofix is an International Organisation for Standardisation standard for the anchoring systems for child safety seats.<\/p>\n<p>The installation requirements for seatbelts and child restraints are governed by global technical harmonisation of vehicles regulations drawn up by the UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe):<\/p>\n<p>\u2014Regulation No 16 (safety belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and Isofix child restraint systems),<br \/>\n\u2014Regulation No 44 (child restraint systems),<br \/>\n\u2014Regulation No 129 (enhanced child restraint systems \u2014 ECRS).<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers have to demonstrate that seat belts and child restraint systems comply with these UNECE regulations. If they do so, they will also be considered to comply with this regulation and thus qualify for EC type-approval.<\/p>\n<p>The rules and procedures in the regulation were amended in 2015, by Commission Regulation (EU) 2015\/166.<\/p>\n<p>BACKGROUND<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see \u2018Technical harmonisation\u2019on the European Commission&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n<p>KEYWORDS<\/p>\n<p>* Type-approval: this means that tests have been done to ensure that relevant regulatory, technical and safety requirements have been met.<\/p>\n<p>ACT<\/p>\n<p>Regulation (EC) No 661\/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References-2\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Act<\/p>\n<p>Entry into force<\/p>\n<p>Deadline for transposition in the Member States<\/p>\n<p>Official Journal<\/p>\n<p>Regulation (EC) No 661\/2009<\/p>\n<p>20.8.2009<\/p>\n<p>OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, pp. 1\u201324.<\/p>\n<p>Successive amendments and corrections to Regulation (EC) No 661\/2009 have been incorporated into the basic text. This consolidated version is for reference only.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED ACTS<\/p>\n<p>Regulation No 16 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN\/ECE) \u2014 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of: I. Safety-belts, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems for occupants of power-driven vehicles \u2014 II. Vehicles equipped with safety-belts, safety-belt reminder, restraint systems, child restraint systems and ISOFIX child restraint systems (OJ L 233, 9.9.2011, pp. 1\u201394)<\/p>\n<p>Regulation No 44 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN\/ECE) \u2014 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of restraining devices for child occupants of power driven vehicles (child restraint systems) (OJ L 330, 16.12.2005, pp. 56\u2013157)<\/p>\n<p>Regulation No 129 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN\/ECE) \u2014 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of enhanced Child Restraint Systems used on board motor vehicles (ECRS) (OJ L 97, 29.3.2014, pp. 21\u2013128)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curbing_the_sound_levels_of_motor_vehicles\"><\/span>Curbing the sound levels of motor vehicles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation (EU) No 540\/2014 on the sound level of motor vehicles and of replacement silencing systems<\/p>\n<p>The regulation aims to cut major sources of noise caused by motor vehicles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points-5\"><\/span>Key Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This regulation aims to improve environmental protection and public safety and to ensure a better quality of life and health for people in the EU by reducing major sources of noise caused by motor vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>It does so by setting out the administrative and technical requirements for the EU approval of all new vehicles of certain categories (referred to in Article 2 of and Annex II to Directive 2007\/46\/EC) with regard to their sound level and for the EU approval of replacement silencing systems and related components.<\/p>\n<p>The EU approval is called \u2018type-approval\u2019 and is the procedure referred to in Article 3 of Directive 2007\/46\/EC with regard to sound levels.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation sets noise-limit values for the different vehicle categories and a timeframe for implementation.<\/p>\n<p>It lays out rules on labelling and consumer information, and the development of acoustic alert systems. Noise limit values are maximum levels of sound measured in decibels and are listed in Annex III.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Labelling_and_consumer_information\"><\/span>Labelling and consumer information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As per Article 7 of the regulation, vehicle manufacturers and distributors will try to ensure that the sound level of each vehicle in decibels is displayed in a prominent position at the point of sale and in technical promotional material.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acoustic_systems_for_electric_vehicles\"><\/span>Acoustic systems for electric vehicles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Vehicles will need to be equipped in the coming years with acoustic vehicle alerting systems (AVAS) to compensate for the lack of audible signals in electric and hybrid electric vehicles. The aim here is to increase the awareness of road users and, in particular, of blind and visually impaired pedestrians and cyclists.<\/p>\n<p>FROM WHEN DOES THE REGULATION APPLY?<\/p>\n<p>It has applied since 1 July 2016.<\/p>\n<p>BACKGROUND<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see:<\/p>\n<p>Reducing noise in the automotive industry (European Commission)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MAIN_DOCUMENT-3\"><\/span>MAIN DOCUMENT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation (EU) No 540\/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the sound level of motor vehicles and of replacement silencing systems, and amending Directive 2007\/46\/EC and repealing Directive 70\/157\/EEC (OJ L 158, 27.5.2014, pp. 131-195)<\/p>\n<p>Successive amendments and corrections to Regulation (EU) No 540\/2014 have been incorporated in the basic text. This consolidated version is for reference purpose only.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED DOCUMENTS<\/p>\n<p>Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017\/1576 of 26 June 2017 amending Regulation (EU) No 540\/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System requirements for vehicle EU-type approval (OJ L 239, 19.9.2017, pp. 3-7)<\/p>\n<p>Directive 2007\/46\/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (OJ L 263, 9.10.2007, pp. 1-160).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Information_on_tyre_fuel_efficiency_braking_capacity_and_noise_levels\"><\/span>Information on tyre fuel efficiency, braking capacity and noise levels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation (EU) 2020\/740 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other parameters<\/p>\n<p>It aims to give consumers more information when choosing new tyres for their vehicles. It makes labels about a tyre\u2019s characteristics and performance, in snow and ice for instance, more visible and informative. This will help end-users* take into account features such as safety, health protection and economic and environmental efficiency.<br \/>\nThe legislation is designed to promote fuel-efficient, long-lasting and safe tyres with low noise levels.<\/p>\n<p>It amends Regulation (EU) 2017\/1369 (see summary).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points-6\"><\/span>Key Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The regulation:<\/p>\n<p>applies to tyres for passenger cars (C1 tyres), buses and coaches, light and heavy goods vehicles, and light and heavy trailers (C2 and C3 tyres), as well as to retreads* once a suitable performance test is available;<br \/>\ndoes not apply to certain specalised categories of tyre, such as those for off-road professional use, to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990 or to second-hand tyres, unless imported from a non-EU country.<\/p>\n<p>Tyre suppliers must:<\/p>\n<p>attach a sticker label to individual tyres and a printed label to a batch of tyres, containing the information set out in Annexes I and II, and provide a product information sheet containing the details specified in Annex III;<br \/>\nmake the tyre label visible, preferably close to the price, in advertisements and distance selling or internet sales;<br \/>\nensure the tyre labels and product information sheets are accurate;<br \/>\ncooperate with market surveillance authorities, which may carry out routine and ad hoc inspections, and act immediately if any infringements are discovered;<br \/>\nprovide their national authorities, via a product database, with technical details of the tyres and their performance before they are offered for sale, enabling authorities to check the accuracy of the tyre labels \u2014 the information will have to be supplied from 1 May 2021 (and by 30 November 2021 for tyres produced between 25 June 2020 and 30 April 2021);<br \/>\nnot provide or display labels, marks, symbols or inscriptions that do not comply with the regulation.<\/p>\n<p>Tyre distributors must:<\/p>\n<p>attach a sticker label to individual tyres and a printed label to a batch of tyres at the point of sale, containing the information required;<br \/>\nensure the tyre label is displayed close to the price on any technical promotional material, paper-based distances sales, and advertisements and internet sales;<br \/>\nprovide customers with a copy of the tyre label before a sale, if the tyres are not visible;<br \/>\ninform customers where they can access the product information sheet.<br \/>\nSuppliers and distributors of new vehicles must provide customers with the tyre label, product information sheet and any relevant technical promotional material before a purchase is made.<\/p>\n<p>Internet service providers must ensure that suppliers selling tyres on their sites display the necessary label as well as the information sheet.<\/p>\n<p>National authorities must:<\/p>\n<p>allow the sale and use of tyres that comply with the legislation;<br \/>\nverify the accuracy of the information on the tyre labels;<br \/>\nlay down penalty and enforcement rules for any infringements.<\/p>\n<p>The European Commission:<\/p>\n<p>encourages and supports cooperation and information exchange between market surveillance authorities;<br \/>\nmay adopt delegated acts to amend some of the annexes to take account of technical improvements;<br \/>\nsubmits a report evaluating the regulation to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee by 1 June 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Repeal<\/p>\n<p>Regulation (EU) 2020\/740 repeals the tyre-labelling Regulation (EC) No 1222\/2009 (see summary).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Background-4\"><\/span>Application &amp; Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It applies from 1 May 2021.<\/p>\n<p>BACKGROUND<br \/>\nThe tyre-labelling system aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution and improve road safety. Tyres account for 20-30% of a vehicle\u2019s fuel consumption. Reducing their rolling resistance helps cut emissions and increase savings for drivers through lower fuel consumption.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see:<\/p>\n<p>Tyres \u2014 Energy label<\/p>\n<p>(European Commission).<\/p>\n<p>KEY TERMS<br \/>\nEnd-user: an individual consumer, fleet manager or road transport company.<br \/>\nRetread: a reconditioned tyre where the worn tread is replaced with new material.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MAIN_DOCUMENT-4\"><\/span>MAIN DOCUMENT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation (EU) 2020\/740 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 2020 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other parameters, amending Regulation (EU) 2017\/1369 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1222\/2009 (OJ L 177, 5.6.2020, pp. 1-31)<\/p>\n<p>Successive amendments to Regulation (EU) 2020\/740 have been incorporated into the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED DOCUMENTS<br \/>\nRegulation (EU) 2019\/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on market surveillance and compliance of products and amending Directive 2004\/42\/EC and Regulations (EC) No 765\/2008 and (EU) No 305\/2011 (OJ L 169, 25.6.2019, pp. 1-44)<\/p>\n<p>Regulation (EU) 2018\/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, amending Regulations (EC) No 715\/2007 and (EC) No 595\/2009 and repealing Directive 2007\/46\/EC (OJ L 151, 14.6.2018, pp. 1-218)<\/p>\n<p>Regulation (EU) 2017\/1369 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2017 setting a framework for energy labelling and repealing Directive 2010\/30\/EU (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, pp. 1-23)<\/p>\n<p>Regulation (EC) No 1222\/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters (OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, pp. 46-58)<\/p>\n<p>Regulation (EC) No 661\/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor (OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, pp. 1-24)<\/p>\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-17423\" data-postid=\"17423\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-17423 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Global technical harmonisation of vehicles Decision 97\/836\/EC \u2014 accession by the European Community to the Agreement of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the adoption of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted to and\/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal recognition of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[217],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17423"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17423"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17423\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18459,"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17423\/revisions\/18459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17423"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17423"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}