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GB Type Approval Scheme

This page was last updated on 15th April 2025
Contents
  • GB Type Approval Scheme Overview
  • Scope and Timings
  • Administrative Guidance for Applicants
  • Technical Guidance for Applicants
  • Approval Fees
  • Light-Duty Emissions Approvals for GB Type Approval
  • Heavy-Duty Emissions and CO2 Approvals for GB Type Approval
  • Emissions Strategy Assessment for GB Type Approval
  • GB Type Approval Scheme FAQs
  • Register of GB Type Approvals

Approval Fees

For full details please see our list of approval fees for undertaking approval activities.

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