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Technical Services

This page was last updated on 3rd November 2022
Contents
  • Technical Services Overview
  • Designation of Technical Services for UNECE type approval testing
  • Designation of Technical Services for GB type approval
  • Designated Technical Services
  • Designation Fees payable

We are authorised to designate laboratories to act as Technical Services for testing or supervising testing of vehicles, systems or components, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe 1958 Agreement.

Next Designation of Technical Services for UNECE type approval testing

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