New GB Type Approval Legislation: Cyber Security & Software Updates Introduced   We’re pleased to share that Statutory Instrument (SI) 2025 No. 1110 has now been published and will enter into force on 13 November 2025.   This SI introduces provisions for cyber security (UN Regulation 155) and software updating (UN Regulation 156) into the...

Technical Service Designations: First Tranche Announced   We’re pleased to announce that, following the review of the first tranche of GB type approval Technical Service applications, the following Technical Services have been recommended for designation, effective from 1 April 2026: ATEEL CETOC TS HORIBA MIRA IDIADA RDW SGS – TÜV Saar TÜV NORD TÜV Rheinland...

With less than 7 months remaining until the 31 January 2026 deadline, when all M & N category vehicles must hold full GB or UKNI type approval (g11 or n11) to be sold in Great Britain. Provisional approvals (p??) will expire by this date – or sooner. If you haven’t started the application process, we urge you to act now to avoid disruption to...

Action required – We need a Letter of Authorisation if you use agencies or contractors to act on your behalf   What’s happening? We require all approval holders or manufacturers to complete a Letter of Authorisation to allow applicants to act on their behalf.   Why are we doing this? The intention of the Letter...

Assessing the compliance of Steer-by-Wire systems for Individual Vehicle Approval   Approval of vehicles through Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) is regulated by the Road Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020 No. 818). As detailed in this legislation, steering systems are required to provide evidence of compliance to Directive 70/311/EEC (as last amended by Directive 1999/7/EC)....

AES/BES Webinar We recently hosted a webinar to introduce a new process for making applications for emissions strategy documentation (AES/BES), document reviews, and the link to associated type approval applications. The webinar covered the following topics: ◽ Policy refresher on handling of AES/BES documentation across GB, UK(NI), UN and EU type approval schemes ◽ Demonstration...

Expression of interest – GB Technical Services The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) is currently considering the appointment of EU or UK based Technical Services to carry out testing for the new GB Type Approval Scheme. The GB type approval Regulations for which Technical Services are being considered are: Whole Vehicle Type Approval (not including NSSTA...

Digital portal now live for Type Approval enquiries and applications for all schemes We are pleased to announce that the latest enhancements to our self-serve digital portal are now live. From the 5 February 2024 Type Approval enquiries and applications for all schemes must now be made through our new portal which can be accessed...

Over the coming months the VCA will be delivering a series of new Webinars for users of our digital portal.    We recognise that more of our services are now available through self-service, and we want to ensure you have the skills to navigate and submit orders on the portal.  In February all M&N type...

Non-Executive Director Appointments – Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) The Vehicle Certification Agency and the Department for Transport are pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Beasley and Darran Messem, who join the VCA as non-executive directors (NEDs). Jon is a business and engineering professional with approaching 40 years’ of Global automotive industry experience. He has...