Conformity of Production (CoP)
Conformity of Production (CoP) is a means of evidencing the ability to produce a series of products that exactly match the specification, performance and marking requirements outlined in the type approval documentation. Whether you are a manufacturer, or the agent applying for approvals on behalf of a manufacturer, and whatever your product is, suitable CoP arrangements must be made.
Conformity of Production (CoP) is a means of evidencing the ability to produce a series of products that exactly match the specification, performance and marking requirements outlined in the Type Approval documentation.
All manufacturers will be required to hold Conformity of Production (CoP) clearance directly with VCA before they are able to obtain a full GB or UK(NI) Type Approval.
Terms/explanatons Q. What is meant by the term ‘vehicle manufacturer’? A. The term ‘vehicle manufacturer’ refers to the approval holder as used by the legislation. This is the same for single stage and multi-stage manufacturers. Q. What is the…
We would like to take this opportunity to update you on the proposed GB Scheme CoP requirements.
GB Conformity of Production (CoP) workshop 2021 A big thank you to everyone who recently attended our online and face-to-face CoP workshops. It was a great opportunity for us to highlight the Conformity of Production requirements for the GB Type…
EU, UNECE, GB and UK(NI) vehicle type approval legislation all require manufacturers to hold Conformity of Production clearance with the approval authority that issue their type approval certification. This clearance is needed before granting of the initial approval and must…
What is Conformity of Production (CoP) and why is it needed? EU, UNECE, GB and UK(NI) vehicle type approval legislation all require manufacturers to hold Conformity of Production clearance with the approval authority that issue their type approval certification. This…
Price list effective from February 2022 New clearances Audit, 1 day1 £1295 All manufacturers Audit, 2 day1 £1785 Remote Audit2 £890 Accredited ISO/IATF certificate holders (not available for GB/ UK(NI)) Assessment, 1 site £268 Additional sites…