Access the Australian automotive market by achieving safety and emissions compliance for vehicles and equipment
Access the Australian automotive market by achieving safety and emissions compliance for vehicles and equipment
The Australian Design Rules (ADRs) contain Australia’s national standards for vehicle safety, theft resistance and emissions. ADR regulations cover a wide range of aspects with regard to vehicle safety and compliance, including occupant protection, structure, lighting, noise, braking and exhaust emissions.
The ADRs are largely based on and actively harmonised with the ECE regulations, promulgated by the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations to ensure Australian vehicle compliance. However, instead of the ECE type approval system being used, manufacturers self-certify that their vehicles and vehicle components comply with all applicable ADRs, following the self-certification system in the United States.
Vehicles imported into Australia must undergo ADR inspection by an authorised compliance engineer who certifies that they comply with ADR regulations. The automotive manufacturer and supplier must therefore ensure the safety compliance of their products with ADR requirements if they want to sell their products in the Australian market.
The Australian Government requires all road vehicles - regardless of whether or not they are manufactured in Australia, or are new or second-hand vehicles being imported - to comply with the relevant ADRs. This is primarily for safety reasons.
If manufacturers cannot demonstrate the compliance of their motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment with the ADRs they will be denied market access, cutting off any potential for automotive sales within Australia. It is therefore highly important that ADR inspection and testing is carried out for relevant vehicles.
By working with us and ensuring compliance with ADR certification you gain the following business benefits:
Recognised as a leading global service provider of various mobility services, we have more than a century of automotive testing and certification experience, so you have access to experts with an in-depth knowledge of the ADR testing and certification process. Our global homologation teams and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories allow us to support leading automotive brands and OEMs worldwide.
We support you in identifying the correct vehicle category according to ADR and which regulations must be fulfilled. To ensure you comply with the applicable ADR, our homologation experts partner with you throughout the testing, self-certification and compliance process.
Our expert team has an in-depth understanding of the ADR testing and certification process and will work alongside you during the process, providing guidance and support as your trusted partner. As part of the testing process, we provide you with a framework that ensures your compliance with ADR certification, therefore putting you in the best possible position for a seamless entry into the Australian market.
Below, you can see the process for ADR vehicle type approval and the various stages at which we support you:
As a business, we are fully authorised by Australia as a testing oversight body, while our homologation experts support OEMs and suppliers along the entire ADR homologation process - from registration and testing to the final application for vehicle approval.
We support with:
We support you in the preparation of documents that are required to register your company in Australia.
We offer a complete range of testing services according to ADR standards and witnessing services of ADR tests to ensure smooth market access.
We work with you to ensure that you meet the necessary ADR regulation requirements, and that all necessary documents are provided to gain access to Australia’s automotive market. In addition, we support you with the communication with local authorities.
We support you to understand and identify any overlaps with other regulations, such as ECE for Europe, which is partly similar to ADR, to maximise the efficiency of your homologation plans. We also ensure that you stay up to date with evolving regulatory requirements so that you can achieve multiple certifications within one project.
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