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Questions and Answers from the Conformity of Production (CoP) Workshops 2021

Conformity of Production (CoP) Workshops 2021 Questions and Answers

Accessibility statement for the VCA New Car Fuel Consumption Website

VCA is committed and is actively working to ensure that the tools on this site are usable and accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of disability, capability or technology.

What we do and for whom?

Since April 2007, our Dangerous Goods Office (DGO) has been responsible for operating the UK Certification Scheme.

SAE J1349 Certified Power

You have invested a significant amount of time and effort in research, development and testing. After all, it’s your reputation on the line. Any claims you make about engine power and torque are no doubt supported by your own data…

Phase Two – Initial Assessment (Scoping Meeting)

Phase Two of GB CoP implementation is an initial assessment which consists of a scoping meeting. This will need to be completed before a GB Type Approval is required, which will either be because a new approval is needed after…

Introduction of Conformity of Production for the GB / UK(NI) Schemes

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. 

Annual Report and Accounts 2021 – 2022 (Large Text Version)

Privacy Notice and Information Charter

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) is an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport offering Type Approval services to the automotive industry in the UK and overseas. Working predominantly with the automotive industry, VCA processes and holds only a small…

GB Scheme Conformity of Production (CoP) Questions and Answers

We would like to take this opportunity to update you on the proposed GB Scheme CoP requirements.

Independent Complaints Assessors for the Department for Transport

Independent Complaints Assessors provide independent reviews of how complaints made against the Department for Transport, its agencies and other bodies have been handled. If you think you’ve been treated unfairly or have received poor service from the Department for Transport…