EU Regulation 2018/858

Regulation EU 2018/858 published by the European Parliament and the Council is on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units for such vehicles. This regulation amends the following legal regulations:

• (EC) Directive 715/2007
• (EC) Directive 595/2009
• Directive 2007/46/EC repealing it

This regulation sets out the administrative provisions and technical requirements for the type-approval and placing on the market of all new vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units referred to, and for individual vehicle approvals. In addition, the principles regarding the placing on the market and putting into service of parts and equipment that may pose a serious risk for the correct functioning of the basic systems of the vehicles referred to are regulated.

This regulation sets out the requirements for market surveillance of vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units subject to approval. At the same time, this regulation also includes requirements for market surveillance of parts and equipment for such vehicles.

Regulation EU 2018/858 applies to motor vehicles of category M and N and their category O trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended for use on public roads, including those designed and built in one or more stages. It also includes parts and equipment designed and manufactured for such vehicles and their trailers.

However, this regulation does not apply to the following vehicles:

• Agricultural or forestry vehicles defined in regulation (EU) 167/2013
• Two- or three-wheeled vehicles and quadricycles as defined in regulation (EU) 168/2013
• Track-laying vehicles
• Vehicles designed and built or adapted for use only by the armed forces

Manufacturers may apply for type approval or individual vehicle approval within the scope of this regulation, provided that they fulfill the requirements of this regulation:

• Vehicles used in construction sites or quarries, port or airport facilities
• Vehicles used by civil protection, firefighters and forces responsible for maintaining public order
• Self-propelled vehicles unsuitable for transporting passengers or goods

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 EU 2018/858 regulation, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment.