Technical Services

This page was last updated on 13th November 2025

Designated Technical Services

In addition to the internal technical service provided by VCA at locations around the world, the following organisations have also been designated to carry out testing for the VCA.

It is important that you contact the Technical Service to establish which specific Regulations and series of amendments are within their detailed designation scope. In addition, you should establish which of their sites are designated as it is common for designation to refer to specific sites, and for some sites to be excluded.

 

Designated UNECE Technical Services

In the table below you will find Technical Services designated for UNECE standards for the subjects listed. The code in the table refers to the code used to identify the Technical Service on the UNECE website linked in the following paragraphs.   

Using this link Technical Services designated for a UNECE Regulation will take you to the UNECE website where you can select the regulation you require from the drop down list.  This will show you the Technical Services designated for that regulation. 

Using this link Technical Services by Type Approval Authority and selecting United Kingdom from the dropdown box will give you the contact details for the Technical Service. 

 

Tyres
11/J	Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre (TARRC)
Safety Glazing
11/B	BSI Assurance UK Ltd
Lighting Subjects
11/L	TÜV Rheinland Kraftfahrt GmbH
EMC
11/Q	TÜV SUD Product Service Ltd
11/O	Horiba MIRA Ltd
11/R	UL	(Formerly RFI Global Services Limited)
11/W	3C Test Ltd
11/P	SGS United Kingdom Ltd
11/AA	Element Materials Technology Warwick Ltd	(formerly TRaC)
11/AB	Kiwa Electrical Compliance	(Formerly R N Electronics Ltd)
11/X	UL Japan Inc
11/Y	Electronic Testing Services (ETS)
Antitheft
11/X	UL Japan Inc
Protective Helmets
11/Z	Omega
Multiple Subjects
11/A	VCA
11/E	TUV SÜD Auto Service GmbH
11/N	UTAC
11/AC	VCA Europe S.r.l

Designated GB Technical Services

Technical Services for GB Type Approvals will become active from April 2026.

In the table below you will find the Technical Services designated for GB Requirements so far.

 

Name of Organisation	Regulations Available from April 2026
Horiba MIRA Ltd	Whole Vehicle Type Approval (not including NSSTA or IVA) (2018/858)  Space for Mounting & Fixing Rear Registration Plates (1003/2010)  Towing Devices (1005/2010)  Windscreen Wiper and Washer Systems (1008/2010)  Wheel Guards (1009/2010)  Spray Suppression Systems (109/2011)  Masses and Dimensions (1230/2012)  Vehicle access and Manoeuvrability (130/2012)  Manufacturers Statutory Plate and VIN (19/2011)  eCall Systems (2015/758)  CO2 Emissions of Heavy-Duty Vehicles (2017/2400)  Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (347/2012)  Lane Departure Warning Systems (351/2012)  Installation of Tyres (458/2011)  Sound Level (540/2014)  Emissions (EURO VI) Heavy Duty Vehicles (595/2009)  Gear Shift Indicators (65/2012)  General Safety (661/2009)  Windscreen Defrosting and Demisting Systems (672/2010)  Emissions (Euro 6) Light Duty Vehicles (715/2007)  Pedestrian Protection (78/2009)  Hydrogen Systems (79/2009)
ATEEL S.à r.l.
TUV Rheinland Kraftfahrt GmbH
TUV SUD Auto Service GmbH
UTAC
RDW (Dienst wegverkeer)
TÜV NORD Mobilität GmbH & Co. KG
Idiada Automotive Technology S.A.
CETOC Technical Service S.r.l.
SGS-TÜV Saar GmbH
Vinçotte NV

 

Open invitations for new designations

Applications are invited for designation to the following subjects:

Subject	Regulation Numbers	Closing date
GB Scheme	Link to more information	31/12/2025