Automotive Regulation Tests (EC) 661/2009

Regulation (EC) 661/2009 published by the European Parliament and the Council describes the type approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, their components and their respective technical units.

This regulation includes the following requirements:

• Requirements for type-approval with regard to the safety of motor vehicles, trailers and systems, components and separate technical units for them
• Requirements for type approval of motor vehicles, regarding tire pressure monitoring systems, regarding their safety, fuel efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions, and gear shift indicators
• Requirements for type approval of newly manufactured tires in terms of safety, rolling resistance performance and rolling noise emissions

EC) Regulation 661/2009 applies to vehicles of categories M, N and O and, subject to these regulation principles, systems, components and separate technical units for them as defined in the annex to the directive 2007/46/EC.

Manufacturers must show that all new vehicles sold, registered or put into service within the European Union countries are type-approved according to the principles of this regulation.

Manufacturers must ensure that vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units comply with the relevant requirements specified in this regulation and the following requirements:

• Vehicle structure integrity, including impact tests
• Systems to assist the driver in controlling the vehicle, including steering, braking and electronic stability control systems
• Systems that provide the driver with insight and information about the condition and environment of the vehicle, including windows, mirrors and driver information systems
• Vehicle lighting systems
• Vehicle occupant protection, including interior trim, head restraints, seat belts, ISOfix anchors or built-in child seats and vehicle doors
• Vehicle exterior and accessories
• Electromagnetic compatibility
• sound warning devices
• Heating systems
• Devices to prevent unauthorized use
• vehicle identification systems
• Masses and dimensions
• Electrical safety
• gear shift indicators

Our organization, among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it provides for businesses in various sectors, also provides necessary testing services within the scope of (EC) 661/2009 automotive regulation with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment.