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Regulatory Expertise

UTAC offers expert regulatory guidance and compliance monitoring to help automotive companies navigate global standards, speed up type approval, and secure market access.

Your reliable partner for global automotive regulations

UTAC is your trusted guide through the complex world of international automotive regulations. With our expertise, we ensure your vehicles comply with all technical, quality, and environmental standards, making global market access seamless and efficient.

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What we offer

Extensive Regulatory Expertise

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We specialize in national, European, and international regulations, offering reliable guidance for all vehicle categories and engine types

Worldwide Market Access

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We enable you to seize global opportunities by ensuring compliance with various national standards, preventing costly non-compliance risks.

Ahead of the Curve

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By engaging in international regulatory forums, we stay on top of upcoming changes, keeping you prepared and giving you a competitive edge.

Personalized Assistance with RACE Online

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Our RACE Online platform delivers real-time tracking and analysis of regulatory updates, offering customized support designed around your unique requirements.

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Flexible Service Levels

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Choose from three tiers of regulatory monitoring, from simple database access to in-depth comparative analyses, so you receive exactly the level of support that fits your needs.

Faster Time to Market

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Gain early access to consolidated regulatory updates before official release, helping you streamline type approval and launch your products more quickly.

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Market surveillance

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Regulatory Context

European legislation, especially Regulation (EU) 2018/858, mandates market surveillance to verify that vehicles and automotive components meet required safety and environmental standards.

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UTAC’s Role

As an accredited technical service and ISO 17025 certified laboratory, UTAC supports market surveillance authorities by conducting tests on vehicles and components. With testing facilities in France, the UK, and Finland, and experience since 2020, we are fully equipped to perform tests across all regulations for vehicle categories M, N, L, and O.

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Testing Areas

Environment: Emissions, energy consumption, noise, and electromagnetic compatibility.

Active Safety: Braking systems, steering, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

Passive and Electrical Safety: Crash testing and battery safety.

Equipment: Tires, lighting photometry, and seat belts.

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Related Activities

Type Approval

Get your vehicles certified quickly and reliably with UTAC’s comprehensive type approval services, ensuring compliance with international standards and smooth market access.