Type-approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles

Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 is binding on all manufacturers, importers and distributors (dealers) of agricultural and forestry vehicles. It sets out not only the design requirements for vehicles, but also the obligations that manufacturers, importers and distributors have towards EU market surveillance authorities and certification bodies.

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How to get a certificate?

1. Submitting an application

The application for type-approval shall be accompanied by a package of documents together with a sample of the item to be certified.

2. Conducting a factory audit

The certification body audits the production site. In case of a positive result, a Certificate of Conformity (COP) is issued.

3. Selection of technical service, tests

The certification body shall, after examination of the documents, invite the Technical Service to test the object to be certified.

4. Evaluation of results

After receipt of the test results from the Technical Service and their evaluation, in the case of a positive result, the certification body issues the EC type-approval of the vehicle.

5. Submission of the certificate

The certification body issues the EC certificate of type-conformity without time limit upon mutual signature of the instrument of transfer and payment. The EC type-certificate of conformity of the vehicle is entered in the EU common database ETAES.

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Ilmārs Zaķis

Certification expert

Iveta Šķērstina

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