European Type Approval | NSAI

European Type Approval

ATS Poland has applied to NSAI for Designation as a Technical Service - Categories A, B & D.

NSAI Technical Service Designation in Progress

We are in the process of obtaining Designation as a Technical Service from the National Standards Body of Ireland - NSAI [e24 / E24], regarding inspection activities for all EU Regulations and for all ECE Regulations.

Below is a small summary of the main Regulations under which ATS Group is able to carry out test and inspection activities, also for the purpose of obtaining the Certificate of Approval.

European type approval regulation workflow
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European Approval Route and Regulation Scope

ATS supports manufacturers with approval planning for motor vehicles, trailers, systems, components, separate technical units, L-category vehicles, agricultural and forestry vehicles, non-road mobile machinery engines and applicable ECE Regulations.

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Share the Vehicle Category, Regulation Route and Target Approval Authority.

ATS Poland will help identify the applicable EU or ECE framework, evidence needs and inspection or testing sequence.

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Scope

Main EU and ECE Regulation Areas for Approval Work.

01

Regulation (EU) 2018/858

Approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, as well as systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

02

Regulation (EU) 168/2013

Functional safety and environmental requirements for L-category vehicles including mopeds, motorcycles, quads and other small three- or four-wheel vehicles.

03

Regulation (EU) 167/2013

Safety, environmental protection and administrative procedures for type approval of tractors and agricultural or forestry vehicles.

04

Regulation (EU) 2016/1628

Emission limits and type approval for internal combustion engines used in non-road mobile machinery.

How the Work Is Planned

Vehicle and Equipment Categories Covered by the Approval Route.

1

Category M, N and O

Motor vehicles for carriage of persons or goods, plus trailers designed for goods, persons or accommodation.

2

Category L

Mopeds, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and other small vehicles with three or four wheels.

3

Category T, C, R and S

Agricultural and forestry tractors, trailers, interchangeable towed equipment and related vehicle types.

4

MMNR and ECE Regulations

Non-road mobile machinery engines and cross-border technical regulations for motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts.

Approval Workflow

From Initial Assessment to European Certificate of Approval.

The route is organized around initial assessment, testing on the product, test report preparation, European certificate coordination and periodic conformity checks on the production plant and product.

European type approval process from initial assessment to test report and certificate approval

Prepare before Enquiry

Documents That Help ATS Respond Faster.

  • Vehicle, trailer, component or separate technical unit category
  • Target approval authority, country route and expected launch timeline
  • Drawings, technical descriptions, previous certificates and test reports
  • Known regulation questions under EU 2018/858, 168/2013, 167/2013, 2016/1628 or ECE rules

Readiness Checkpoints

Confirm the Approval Route before Testing Begins.

Type approval depends on the exact category, applicable regulation, authority route and available evidence, so these points are clarified before inspection or test activity is planned.

Regulation Family

Confirm whether the project falls under vehicle, L-category, tractor, NRMM or ECE component rules.

Authority Path

Identify whether the approval route connects to NSAI, ECE authority activity or another European route.

Test Evidence

Check existing reports, drawings and inspection records against the selected regulation before repeating work.

Conformity Timing

Plan submission, product testing and production conformity checkpoints around the certificate target.

Program Deliverables

Output That Helps Your Team Move Forward with Confidence.

01

Approval Route Summary

A clear view of the applicable EU or ECE regulation, category and authority path.

02

Inspection and Test Evidence List

Required reports, drawings, technical descriptions and inspection records organized for the approval route.

03

Certificate Readiness Plan

Practical next steps for product testing, report closure, conformity checks and approval submission.

Before Submission

Prepare the Approval File before Formal Submission.

ATS Poland can review regulation scope, test evidence and inspection gaps before your team commits to certificate timing.

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FAQs

Common Questions before Starting European Type Approval.

Which Regulations Are Commonly Considered?

Programs may involve Regulation (EU) 2018/858, 168/2013, 167/2013, 2016/1628 and applicable ECE Regulations.

What Should We Share First?

Send the product category, target countries, current drawings, specification sheet and any earlier test evidence.

When Should We Start Approval Planning?

Start before testing or authority submission, so the regulation route, vehicle category and evidence list are clear from the beginning.

Can ATS Support ECE and EU Routes?

Yes. ATS helps review the applicable EU and ECE framework and connects inspection or test activity with the approval objective.