We’re improving how you access VCA online services Over the coming weeks, we will be improving how customers sign in to VCA digital services. We are introducing a single, secure customer login that will allow you to access multiple VCA services using one set of credentials. This includes services such as Type Approval and Electronic...

eCoC Portal Training Webinars – Register Now  To support the launch of the VCA’s new Electronic Certificate of Conformity (eCoC) submission system, we are running a series of training webinars.  These sessions will provide a practical walkthrough of the eCoC Portal, covering how to submit eCoCs and manage user accounts.     What to expect Overview of the eCoC Portal  Submitting eCoC data  Managing users and access ...

  The GB/UKNI Type Approval implementation date of 1 February 2026 is now here. From today, all M & N category vehicle types manufactured for sale in Great Britain must hold full GB or UKNI type approval (g11 or n11).   This marks the completion of the transition from provisional arrangements to the full GB...

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...