SOURCE-LINKED REGULATION GUIDE
Regulation (EU) 2021/535 — Type approval for general vehicle characteristics
Explore common type approval procedures and technical specifications.
Explore the scopeWhat does it cover?
Regulation (EU) 2021/535 sets common procedures and technical specifications for EU type approval of category M, N and O vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units under certain provisions of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144. The relevant provisions need to be considered together according to the technical subject being reviewed.
Who is it for?
For vehicle and component manufacturers, technical file teams and homologation teams.
Which subjects are addressed?
- Common approval procedures
- Technical specifications
- Category M, N and O vehicles
- Systems and components
Common question
Does it apply only to completed vehicles?
No. Its subject matter includes systems, components and separate technical units alongside vehicles.
Source documents and references
Work with this regulation in RegsUP.
Read the text with its edition and sources. Assess available comparisons, relevant dates and question-and-answer features against your work needs.
Discuss access options