Consultation outcome

Establishing a GB type approval scheme for road vehicles: summary of responses and outcome

Updated 1 September 2022

1. Executive summary

1.1 Introduction

The vehicle type approval consultation was launched to seek views on proposals to create a vehicle type-approval scheme for Great Britain (GB).

This scheme is intended to be a permanent replacement to the existing provisional scheme that came into force after 31 December 2020, at the end of the transitional period following our departure from the EU.

This consultation ran between 1 June 2022 and 29 June 2022. The consultation focused on the following areas:

• creating a full type-approval system for passenger and goods vehicles, their components and trailers, to be sold in Great Britain, and the transitional steps that are being put in place to assist manufacturers before the system fully applies
• extending the period for applications to the existing provisional scheme for passenger and goods vehicles to ensure manufacturers can continue to approve their products before the full scheme is fully implemented
• making provisional approval schemes compulsory for replacement components (for all product categories) and trailers from 1 January 2023, to assist the transition to the full GB scheme
• implementing provisional approval scheme for engines for non-road mobile machinery (NRMM)
• creating a full type-approval scheme for passenger and goods vehicles and their components and trailers, that are intended for Northern Ireland

1.2 Key findings and next steps in each area

Key findings and next steps in each area are summarised here and presented in more detail in the relevant sections of this Summary of Responses document.

Statutory plates

Most respondents who commented on the statutory plate options preferred Option 1, adding the GB type-approval number to the additional information section of the plate, over Option 2, having an additional plate. There was a broad agreement that a transition period for the change to the manufacturer’s statutory plates is needed. Some respondents said the transition period timings were appropriate, however, most said that more time is required to implement the changes.

Transition dates for the acceptance of technical reports from EU technical services

Of those who commented on this section, there was broad agreement that the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) should accept EU technical reports. Some respondents proposed that VCA should accept EU technical reports beyond 2025. There was considerable concern about potential delays to approvals due to VCA’s high volume of work and the lack of homologation/type approval skills in the importers.

Multi-stage build vehicles

Of those who commented, there was broad agreement that there should be a temporary waiver for converters to obtain GB type approval when the base (incomplete or complete) vehicle has EU approval. Several commenters asked for a longer period for this to be allowed, and one wanted it to be a permanent feature of the scheme.

Provisional and full approval of components and separate technical units

Respondents supported the proposals for provisional and full type approval for components and separate technical units. Although, some wanted more time for manufacturers of components fitted on the production line to comply with the changes. A number of implications of the changes for manufacturers were highlighted by respondents in this section which we will consider moving forwards with this policy.

Provisional and full approval of trailers

The majority of respondents were supportive of our proposals on the provisional and full type approval for trailers, although some wanted a delay. The importance of engagement with stakeholders and striking a balance with the timescales was flagged by respondents in this section.

Next steps

Given the broad consensus that businesses need more time to prepare, we propose to change the date from when the full GB scheme will apply to new types of passenger and goods vehicles to 1 February 2024 and 1 February 2025 for trailers. We will extend the provisional approval schemes to allow vehicles to continue to be brought to market. Approvals issued to the provisional scheme will continue to be valid for up to 2 years.

We have noted concerns that once the full scheme becomes compulsory, there is a risk that existing types with valid provisional approvals could be caught by the full scheme earlier than expected if changes are made that are considered to create a new vehicle type by VCA. We will continue to work with both VCA and manufacturers to agree the approach in these circumstances.

The waiver for statutory plates will continue to be aligned with the date the scheme becomes compulsory for new types (the dates given in the paragraph above).

We propose to extend the period of acceptance of EU certificates of conformity (CoC) until July 2026, to give manufacturers sufficient time to prepare. This will also create the option of moving directly to electronic CoC’s.

We proposed a relaxation to enable converters engaged in multi-stage build to obtain GB type approval where the base vehicle only has EU approval. The end of this concession is extended by seven months in line with the new timings of the compulsory introduction of the scheme. The responses indicate that there is a need for the proposed temporary acceptance of test reports issued by EU technical services. We will extend the technical services derogation period by one year to 31 December 2026 for M and N and 31 December 2027 for O categories. This extension will give ample time for VCA to appoint additional technical services (including those based in the EU) before this derogation ends.

We are planning for VCA to be able to accept applications for designation from other (both domestic and EU-based) technical services, but they will remain the sole approval authority.

In addition to the above, we also have decided that the provisional schemes for L and T category vehicles and engines for non-road mobile machinery will continue until to accept applications for approval until the 31 December 2027 to provide more time to bring the full schemes for these categories into place. This is based on feedback we received in this consultation and through other engagement with stakeholders.

2. Introduction

2.1 Background

We want the UK to be a pioneer in promoting safe, secure, environmentally friendly and technologically advanced vehicles.

The government is responsible for setting the safety and environmental standards for new vehicles, their parts and equipment, and ensuring they are of a high standard.

Before placing their products on the market, manufacturers must demonstrate that they comply with these standards through a process known as type-approval which is overseen by the VCA.

From the 1 January 2021 an interim provisional type-approval scheme came into effect in Great Britain to permit the ongoing sale and registration of new motor vehicles.

Our priority now is to establish a GB type-approval system which allows the safe introduction of the latest technologies such as automated driving systems and ensures vehicle emissions continue to meet the highest standards.

The first step is to introduce a full scheme for road vehicles and the consultation focused on the measures being taken to create the type-approval scheme for passenger and goods vehicles, their trailers and components.

It also set out plans to introduce a provisional type-approval scheme for engines for NRMM (ranging from farming and construction machinery to rail locomotives and inland waterway vessels) that at present can continue to be placed on the market in Great Britain with a valid EU approval.

This will provide an interim step for these products before the GB type-approval system fully applies to them in the future.

We have not set out plans for the full GB type-approval schemes to replace the interim ones for two and three wheeled motorcycles and quadricycles, agricultural tractors, and engines for NRMM. These will be made available in due course.

We also set out how the proposed legislation will implement our obligations under the Northern Ireland Protocol by clarifying that VCA can issue approvals to the EU regulations, known as United Kingdom Northern Ireland (UKNI) approvals.

These UKNI approvals will be required for products without EU approval being placed on the market in Northern Ireland and, will be valid across the UK.

This document summarises the points raised by respondents to the consultation, we will continue to gather evidence, engage with stakeholders and further develop policy noting that at the present time we do not have the legal powers to implement some of the changes requested by consultees, but we will have in the future.

2.2 Structure of this document

Section 3: a summary of the responses to Q1 ‘Do you have any comments about our proposed options for alternative statutory plates and to allow a transition period for manufacturer’s statutory plates?’

Section 4: a summary of the responses to Q2 ‘Do you have any comments regarding the proposed transition dates for the acceptance of technical reports issued by a technical service designated by an EU authority?’

Section 5: a summary of the responses to Q3 ‘Do you have any comments on the proposal to allow base vehicles used in multi-stage approvals to have a provisional GB approval rather than requiring a full GB approval?’

Section 6: a summary of the responses to Q4 ‘Do you have any comments on the proposed approach to provisional and full type-approval for components and separate technical units?’

Section 7: a summary of the responses to Q5 ‘Do you have any comments on the proposed approach to provisional and full type-approval for trailers?

Section 8: Other comments.

Section 9: Conclusion.

For further background and context on each of these areas, please refer to the consultation document.

2.3 Overview of respondents

The online form asked for details about the respondent and the organisation they represented, if applicable. Responses were received via email and online survey.

In total, 69 responses were received. Responses to the consultation were submitted by a mixture of individuals, businesses, representative organisations and charities.

Type of respondent	Number
Individual	15
On behalf of an organisation	43
Business	5
Manufacturer	4
Government body	1
Consultancy	1

3. Statutory plates

3.1 Background

Manufacturers will be required to affix a statutory plate to each vehicle showing the GB approval number, main characteristics and weights.

The general provisions for the format and content of the statutory plate will be as set out in Regulation (EU) 19/2011, as retained in domestic law.

To support manufacturers who use plates to satisfy requirements in other markets, we made two options available for consideration in the consultation.

For Option 1, we proposed accepting the addition of the GB type-approval number in the space that is reserved for ‘additional information’ on an EU plate.

For Option 2, we proposed accepting a second plate containing information limited to the GB type-approval number, the vehicle identification number and the manufacturers name. We would expect this additional label to be placed alongside an EU statutory plate.

To further assist manufacturers in transitioning to the GB type-approval scheme, we suggested waiving the requirements to fit a GB statutory plate for vehicles with full approval manufactured before the compulsory ‘new types’ date of the new scheme (1 July 2023), where they are fitted with an EU manufacturer’s statutory plate and supplied with an EU Certificate of Conformity.

Vehicles manufactured on or after 1 July 2023 would need to conform fully and fit a plate.

The first section of the consultation sought views on our proposed options for the alternative statutory plates and to allow a transition period for manufacturer’s statutory plates. The responses we received and next steps are summarised below.

3.2 Comments

Of the respondents that commented on the statutory plate options, 77% preferred Option 1 over Option 2. Separately, 7 respondents said that both should be offered to cater for manufacturers and importers in different situations.

The following reasons for supporting Option 1 were given:

• a dedicated GB plate could hamper free movement of second-hand machines between UK and EU
• option 1 is the best option for manufacturers who export their goods
• option 1 avoids duplication and additional parts which best serves manufacturing efficiency
• better for the leisure industry to have all the information on a plate that is accepted by the EU and in GB
• concern around the tampering risks about an additional plate

One respondent, who supported Option 2, felt it would be easier for the approval authority to assess.

22 respondents commented on the proposed transition period. 77% were supportive of having a transition period. However, the remaining respondents thought the period was too short for manufacturers to fully prepare for and deliver this change.

Concerns were also raised about the capacity of the VCA to deal with the uptick in workload. There was concern about recruitment for both VCA and the industry and the lack of homologation/type approval skills in the importers.

One organisation suggested that the transition period should go beyond the mandatory start date to de-risk the implementation.

One respondent noted that the proposed timings are acceptable for most of their members but may be difficult for those who work as assembly plants and stage 1 vehicle manufacturers.

Some respondents noted that any option would have associated costs for business.

3.3 Next steps

We will proceed with the proposed approach to permit both statutory plate options, to mitigate the risks highlighted above and allow for flexibility.

This is in addition to the standard GB statutory plate format. For Option 2, the additional plate will have to meet the same anti-tampering measures as the main plate therefore not increasing the tampering risk beyond that which exists already.

As proposed, we will continue to align the date when a GB statutory plate is required with the date the full GB scheme becomes compulsory for new vehicle types. Manufacturers may however choose to apply a GB statutory plate earlier if they wish.

These easements and options have been put in place to ease burdens on manufacturers as much as possible.

We recognise concerns from some respondents that VCA will have a high uptick in their workload. We have therefore outlined our next steps in response to these concerns in the conclusion.

4. Proposed transition dates for the acceptance of technical reports issued by a technical service designated by an EU authority

4.1 Background

Technical services are bodies designated by the approval authority to carry out activities such as tests and inspections. Only technical services designated by the VCA will be able to carry out these activities for the GB scheme.

The VCA will also continue to operate as a technical service for the GB scheme.

In the consultation, we suggested that, for a short transition period, we will permit the VCA to issue GB approvals on the basis of test reports from technical services designated by EU approval authorities which, in the case of many existing vehicle types, could have been produced before the UK’s exit from the EU.

We suggested permitting this approach until 31 December 2025 in the case of GB system type-approvals applying to passenger and goods vehicles (categories M and N).

For system approvals, trailers towed by road vehicles (category O), components and separate technical units, the final date on which the VCA would be able to accept test reports prepared by EU technical services would be 31 December 2026.

After this period, we proposed that, only test reports from technical services designated by the VCA for the GB type-approval scheme would be accepted.

We sought views on the proposed transition dates for the acceptance of technical reports issued by a technical service designated by an EU authority.

4.2 Comments

37% of respondents to this section felt that VCA should accept reports from EU technical services. The remaining responses didn’t comment on this but focused on other issues such as the perceived lack of technical services, concerns about VCA capacity and extending the proposed dates beyond 2025.

Some respondents requested more time, the following concerns were highlighted:

• the current timeline is likely to be insufficient given that the only alternative to EU technical services is VCA’s own technical service and there will be a significant testing burden
• lack of technical services could lead to delay in approvals
• multiple services would provide a more robust system

A couple of respondents felt the proposal and dates are appropriate. One of these respondents highlighted the importance of avoiding onerous processes and that technical reports continue to be accepted for a reasonable period of time.

4.3 Next steps

The responses indicate that there is a need for the proposed temporary acceptance of test reports issued by EU technical services. We will extend the technical services derogation period by one year for M and N to 31 December 2026 and to 31 December 2027 for O categories. This additional time will ensure that manufacturers have migrated their approvals across to the GB full scheme for the relevant vehicle categories by the proposed new dates and this extension in time will facilitate a smooth transition.

We are planning for VCA to be able to accept applications for designation from other (both domestic and EU-based) technical services, but they will remain the sole approval authority.

5. Multi-stage approvals

5.1 Background

The multi-stage build process involves different manufacturers in the production of a vehicle, each approving their stage before passing it on to the next manufacturer. This process will be retained in the GB scheme.

To assist manufacturers and converters of such vehicles, we proposed having a transition period (until 31 December 2025, or in the case of category O trailers, 31 December 2026) for the second stage manufacturers to apply for a full GB approval where the previous stage only holds an EU approval.

5.2 Comments

Of the responses to this section, 86% supported the proposed approach, with some requesting a longer period for acceptance of EU base vehicles (one respondent specified an extension to 36 months after the compulsory new types date and one asked for this to be permanent).

The remaining respondents didn’t support the proposals or the scheme going ahead at all.

One respondent noted that the current production limits for the GB national small series scheme cannot be amended at this time, but requested that this situation is discussed further once legal powers are put in place to implement amendments to legislation in order to assist industry in the UK.

Another respondent noted that European incomplete vehicle imports to the UK form a small proportion of the overall manufacturing volume for a manufacturer. They were concerned that additional administrative burden may lead a manufacturer to determine it is not worthwhile and products will cease to be offered for import.

They proposed a change to make allowance in the GB scheme for permanent acceptance of an incomplete European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) certification, provided that a Letter of Agreement exists between the stages of manufacture, and that a UK representative for the incomplete manufacturer is listed in the overall GB Approval certificate.

One respondent mentioned conversion of petrol and diesel-engine vehicles into electric power. There are procedures already in place for this via the DVLA INF26 guidance on their points- based scheme, meaning that some conversions will need an IVA.

5.3 Next steps

Our consultation proposed to allow an 30 month transition period from the date the compulsory scheme applies to give multi stage manufacturers time to adapt.

We will maintain that period noting that the compulsory application will now begin on 1 February 2024 which means transition period for this temporary waiver will cease on 1 August 2026 for M and N category and August 2027 for O category.

We note the request to continue to accept EU approvals for the base vehicles however, this is not in line with government policy to cease acceptance of EU approvals. We will continue to work with manufacturers to ensure they and their suppliers are prepared for the changes.

We have noted the comment regarding numerical limits for small series. We are not able to make changes to the numerical limits as part of this exercise but welcome views on how the scheme may be developed in the future.

6. Provisional and full type-approval for components and separate technical units

6.1 Background

Some components and separate technical units are intended solely for sale on the aftermarket as replacement parts. Many of these may be intended for vehicles that are no longer in production or that were first registered based on EU approvals that are no longer valid for new registrations.

We believe the process of obtaining a GB type-approval in these cases could be unnecessarily burdensome.

Therefore, in the consultation, we proposed permitting such components to continue to be sold on the aftermarket without the need to subsequently obtain a GB type-approval, provided their EU type-approval was granted before 1 January 2023.

We also proposed that, manufacturers of replacement components and separate technical units who obtained EU-type approval on or after 1 January 2023 would, for an interim period, have the option of applying for a provisional GB approval. This means the scheme will allow the VCA to issue provisional GB approvals to manufacturers holding valid EU approvals without further checks. These approvals will be valid for two years, giving holders additional time to obtain full GB approval.

The consultation outlined that provisional approvals would only be available for 18 months. From 1 July 2024 new types of components and separate technical units for sale in the aftermarket would require full GB type-approval. Full GB type approval will also be required when existing provisional approvals cease to be valid (on their second anniversary) or where a component has never been EU type approved.

We sought views on the proposed approach to provisional and full type-approval for components and separate technical units.

6.2 Comments

There was a mixed response to the proposed approach:

• 62.5% of respondents said they supported provisional type-approval for components and separate technical units
• 12.5% did not support the proposal
• 25% were unsure and had some concerns

Regarding full type-approval, only 3 respondents commented on the proposals, 2 in support and 1 against.

Of these responses, one respondent challenged the proposal and suggested that it is more logical to take a phased approach and start with components and separate technical units first, systems, trailers and then motorised road vehicles. 

One organisation was supportive but requested that, in order to ensure a smooth transition into the GB full scheme, there should either be a delay between the component and vehicle mandatory approval dates or a provisional scheme should be implemented for all components and separate technical units which remains acceptable for a GB full whole vehicle type-approval for a transitional period. 

The remaining comments related to the risks of the proposals:

• there is an issue of proportionality between parts that are covered by ‘whole vehicle type approval’ and individual replacement parts being type approved by independent operators. Without a defined test procedure for these replacement parts that is both practical and proportionate, the ability to offer competing replacement parts to those being offered by the vehicle manufacturer will be severely compromised
• the requirements for EU-certified components to be re-certified under the GB scheme remains unclear
• the changes may drive component manufacturers to withdraw from the GB market rather than take on the additional burden. This could have a significant impact on niche and small volume manufacturers that are forced to redesign their products to fit alternative GB-approved components, or in the worst case scenario to fund and manage approval of their own version of those components because no existing manufacture of such a component is willing to participate in the GB scheme for low volume sales
• it is important to make the process simple for other countries to follow, failure to do so could see a lot of non-approved components coming onto the market in GB

One respondent noted that it would be helpful if EU authority component approvals obtained before the system approval and the Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) were to be accepted. Retesting for emissions would have a considerable impact on business.

6.3 Next steps

It is important to note that the majority of components are unaffected by these proposals. Most components that require type approval are approved to internationally recognised UNECE regulations which will continue to be accepted in Great Britain without further approval. We therefore plan to proceed with the proposals as set out in the consultation document but, in line with the other easements, replacement components intended for sale in the aftermarket will need full approval from 1 February 2025 (7-month later compared to the consultation proposal) or when the provisional approval runs out, if later. The provisional dates will apply from 1 January 2023, as proposed in the consultation, for replacement components that obtained EU approval on or after 1 January 2023.

7. Provisional and full type-approval for trailers

7.1 Background

A provisional GB scheme is also being made available for trailers for an interim period as an alternative to full GB approval.

Our consultation outlined that the provisional scheme for trailers will apply to all trailers placed on the market from 1 January 2023, other than trailers that were already in the UK on that date.

From this date, placing trailers on the market without provisional or full GB approval will not be permitted, except in the special cases of trailers with UK(NI) approvals or trailers that are qualifying goods from Northern Ireland.

From 1 July 2024, full GB approvals would be required for new types and for existing types with provisional approvals that are more than 2 years old.

We sought views on the proposed approach to provisional and full type-approval for trailers.

7.2 Comments

86% of respondents who commented on our proposed approach to provisional and full type-approval for trailers were supportive.

One respondent expressed that the GB scheme should not introduce new requirements for vehicles or trailers without widespread consultation with GB based manufacturers.

Another respondent flagged concerns around making trailers compulsory with effect from 1 January 2023 given VCA pressures.

7.3 Next steps

We intend to proceed with the proposed plans to require provisional approvals for trailers from the 1 January 2023, ending acceptance of EU approvals for these categories. However, as noted in section 1.2, we will provide manufacturers with more time to prepare for the introduction of the full approval scheme by moving the date it becomes compulsory for new types by 7 months, to 1 February 2025.

We have added 13 months to avoid the date falling in peak holiday season for the automotive industry and VCA.

For our response to the VCA capacity concerns, please see the conclusion section.

8. Other comments

Other points raised by respondents that fell outside the scope of the questions have been noted and are summarised below:

• it was claimed that a lead time of 24 months (or at minimum 12) before the mandatory application date will give businesses time to sufficiently prepare
• any type which has had a GB provisional type approval should never be treated as a New Type for technical requirements when it becomes a New Type purely as a result of its move to the GB comprehensive type-approval
• using a phased introduction to make the move to the full GB type-approval scheme, for example, road vehicles and then trailers on different timescales
• avoid unnecessary divergence from the EU
• avoid unnecessary duplication – duplication of certification and conformity of production procedures will lead to additional costs to business
• effective communication will be key to ensuring a smooth transition
• a new framework should take advantage of new elements rather than just correcting deficiencies
• comments in relation to category T, category L and NRMM were noted and will inform the development of the GB type-approval schemes for those categories

9. Conclusion

Alongside publication of this response, the DfT intends to proceed to make and lay a statutory instrument, The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisionals) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022. This legislation will incorporate the changes outlined, following feedback on this consultation.

We have carefully considered the request for a longer lead time before the compulsory application of the GB scheme. We have therefore decided to provide 13 months between the introduction of the scheme on the 1 January 2023 and its mandatory application for passenger and goods vehicles. This means new vehicles types will require full GB type approval from 1 February 2024 and 1 February 2025 for trailers.

We had proposed to allow manufacturers to continue providing paper EU Certificates of Conformity with new vehicles that were approved to the full GB scheme and manufactured before 1 July 2023. We recognise that moving to a GB certificate is likely to be more costly than originally expected due to the time needed to update computer systems to accommodate the required format. We are therefore proposing to allow the continued use of EU paper certificates of conformity until July 2026. This coincides with the proposed introduction of electronic certificates of conformity, permitting manufacturers to move directly to this approach rather than produce paper GB certificates if they prefer.

We understand concerns regarding treating vehicles approved under the provisional scheme as new types when they move to the full scheme. In the case of Emergency Call (eCall) and the heavy metals ban which is checked during Recyclability type approval, existing approvals will not be treated as new types, thus maintaining exemptions that are applicable currently. We will work with VCA and manufacturers to develop a suitable approach for this situation if it arises with other subjects. Despite the 7-month delay to the application of the new scheme, we would strongly encourage manufacturers to apply for GB approval as early as possible, even if this is only for one model, in order to gain experience during the period when an approval is not required.

The technical requirements that will apply in the GB scheme will be those that applied in the EU on the day of Brexit. These proposals do not specifically address divergence with the EU but instead create the powers needed to ensure the Government will be able to set the technical requirements tailored to the needs of Great Britain in the future. Any significant changes would require a further consultation with stakeholders. Vehicles meeting the latest, generally more stringent EU requirements that are not referred to in GB legislation, will be accepted for GB approval, unless such vehicles would not meet the GB requirements, and to date we have no evidence of this occurring.

We believe the proposals avoid duplication of approval work by manufacturers wherever practical, but the creation of a national approval scheme will inevitably require some GB specific approval activities. We are open to working further with industry and the VCA to see if there are additional steps that can be taken minimise burdens.

We have made provision to allow the provisional schemes for L and T category and engines for non-road mobile machinery to continue until the 31 December 2027. This will provide further time to bring forward the legislation needed to create the full GB schemes for these categories and we may consult further on these full schemes and their mandatory application dates in the future.

We have noted the specific concerns raised with regard to engines for use in non-road mobile machinery where they are intended for export, use by armed forces or for field testing. Our intention is not to prevent the placing on the market in GB of such engines and we will provide further guidance on this for manufacturers.

Other issues raised outside the scope of the consultation will be considered for potential inclusion in future legislation and we will explore non-legislative options for priority issues in collaboration with stakeholders. The changes being proposed here are without prejudice to any further comments that may be received through the ongoing World Trade Organization (WTO) notification procedure.

Annex A - Table of new dates and old dates

Legislative measure	Approach consulted on	Revised date post-consultation
GB scheme available	From 1 January 2023	From 1 January 2023
Compulsory application of GB scheme to new types of passenger and goods vehicles	From 1 July 2023	From 1 February 2024
Compulsory application of GB scheme to new types of trailers	From 1 July 2024	From 1 February 2025
Compulsory application of GB scheme to aftermarket components	From 1 July 2024	From 1 February 2025
Optional use of EU statutory plate	Until 1 July 2023 (2024 for trailers)	From 1 February 2024 (2025 for trailers)
Acceptance of EU test reports	Until 31 December 2025 (2026 for Trailers)	Until 31 December 2026 (2027 for Trailers)
Option for 2nd stage converters to get GB approval where base vehicle has EU approval (multi-stage build)	Until 31 December 2025 (2026 for Trailers)	Until 1 August 2026 (2027 for Trailers)
Optional use of EU information document to apply for GB approval (with covering letter)	Until 31 December 2025 (2026 for Trailers)	Until 1 August 2026 (2027 for Trailers)
Optional use of EU paper Certificate of Conformity (CoC)	Until 1 July 2023 (2024 for trailers)	Until 1 July 2026
Option of e-marking of components to be fitted on production line. (instead of g-marking)	Until 1 July 2025	Until 1 February 2026
Introduction of provisional GB scheme for trailers, aftermarket parts (components) and engines for non-road mobile machinery	From 1 January 2023	From 1 January 2023