Introduction of International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA)

International harmonization of standards and certifications is progressing year by year through the initiatives of the authorities towards the realization of a complete IWVTA. Many non-tariff barriers have been reduced; We are grateful to the authorities. However, although international harmonization is progressing, even after the introduction of the IWVTA system in July 2018, standards for equipment subject to IWVTA are still insufficiently harmonized, such as passenger car exhaust emission, fuel/electricity consumption (UN-R154). There are still devices and systems that are not covered by IWVTA for obtaining type approval for the entire vehicle, and thus utilization of IWVTA (UN-R0) is not progressing. In addition, practical issues remain. Together with the authorities, we are reviewing certification procedures such as ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE TYPE CERTIFICATION.