HORIBA MIRA expands EU Type Approval services to cover EU, GB, and UNECE
HORIBA MIRA now offers EU, GB, and UNECE vehicle certification through a single provider, simplifying global type approval.
- 2026
What Happened
HORIBA MIRA has expanded its European certification capabilities, enabling customers to access EU, GB, and UNECE Type Approval through a single integrated provider. The expansion builds on HORIBA MIRA Spain's ISO 17020 accreditation from ENAC and Technical Service designation from RDW. Combined with its established testing and certification expertise across the UK and EU, the company aims to help manufacturers reduce programme complexity, lower costs, and accelerate time to market.
- EU, GB and UNECE Type Approval services, covering multiple subjects and Approval Authorities
- Expert support in navigating global regulatory and approval frameworks
- Programme management for Conformity of Production testing
- Guidance for systems and component suppliers seeking regulatory approval
“We're seeing growing demand from manufacturers for a more joined-up approach to Type Approval, particularly where EU and GB requirements need to be managed alongside each other. Through HORIBA MIRA Spain's accreditation and designation, combined with our wider testing and certification capabilities, we're able to support customers across both regions, helping to simplify what can often be a comple”
With both EU and GB Type Approval capabilities now in place, HORIBA MIRA is well positioned to support established manufacturers and new market entrants. It provides a coordinated approach to meeting regional regulatory requirements through its operations across the UK and Europe. HORIBA MIRA cites growing demand from manufacturers for a more joined-up approach to Type Approval, particularly where EU and GB requirements need to be managed alongside each other.
Why this matters
Manufacturers can now manage EU, GB, and UNECE type approval through one integrated provider, reducing program complexity, costs, and time to market. This benefits both established manufacturers and new market entrants navigating regulatory requirements across the UK and Europe.
Terms in This Story
- Type Approval
- The process of certifying that a vehicle, component, or system meets regulatory requirements for sale in a specific market.
- ISO 17020
- An international standard for bodies performing inspection activities, ensuring competence and impartiality.
- ENAC
- The national accreditation body for Spain, responsible for assessing and accrediting conformity assessment bodies.
- RDW
- The Dutch vehicle authority that designates technical services to carry out inspections and approvals.
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