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Regulatory requirements for auto parts across countries
  2024/10/16| View:147

1. China: Comprehensive legal system and supervision

In China, auto parts manufacturers need to comply with a series of relevant regulations and standards. For example, the Road Traffic Safety Law stipulates the standards and requirements for the manufacture, maintenance, inspection and use of vehicles, and puts forward clear requirements for the production and use of vehicle parts. The "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations" clarify the various information and conditions required for motor vehicle registration, including certification of vehicle parts and related technical parameters. The Automobile Product Quality Law strictly regulates the production, sale and use of automobile parts.

In addition, China has also formulated quality standards, environmental regulations and labeling standards for auto parts. These regulations require that individual auto parts must not present safety hazards during use, must undergo relevant certification or testing, and meet corresponding safety, environmental protection and quality standards. For imported and exported vehicle parts alone, they also need to comply with China's import and export regulations, including import licenses, inspection and quarantine, and certification.

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2. The United States: Strict safety and environmental standards

In the United States, auto parts manufacturers are required to comply with regulations set by multiple federal agencies. Among them, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for formulating and enforcing the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). These standards cover many key components such as tires, braking systems, lighting equipment, seat belts, etc. to ensure that they meet strict safety requirements.

In addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) imposes strict emission regulations on emission components such as automobile engines, requiring them to comply with established emission standards. When importing auto parts, you also need to complete relevant forms, such as CBP Form 7501 and NHTSA-DOT HS-7 declaration form, as well as EPA Form 3520-1 for engines, to ensure compliance with customs, safety and emissions regulations.

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3. Europe: Unified regulations and certification system

After World War II, in order to promote international trade and technological exchanges, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe developed a unified set of automobile regulations. These regulations require contracting countries to adopt unified automobile and parts certification standards and mutually recognize each other's certification results. This system greatly simplifies the international automobile certification process and promotes free trade.

In Europe, the European Union (EU) regulates cars and accessories through a series of regulations. For example, Regulation (EU) 2018/858 is aimed at the certification and market supervision of cars, trailers and their parts. It requires that all vehicles and accessories sold in the EU must pass type approval (Type Approval) and obtain the E-Mark mark. This is the first step to enter the EU. necessary conditions for the market. In addition, the EU has also formulated regulations on the safety and user protection requirements of automobiles and their parts, as well as specific regulations applicable to agricultural and forestry tractors, motorcycles and light three-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles.

4. Japan: Legal technical regulations

Japan's automobile technical regulations are based on the Road Vehicle Act as the legal basis, with the road vehicle safety standards as the core, and are legal. Japan's automobile standards are formulated under the auspices of the Japan Industrial Standards Investigation Committee and are based on Japan's industrial standardization. These regulations and standards require that automotive parts must meet corresponding quality requirements during the design, manufacturing and use processes to ensure product reliability and stability.

Similar to the United States and the European Union, Japan also imposes strict regulations on imported auto parts. Importers need to understand and comply with Japan's import and export regulations, environmental regulations and quality standards to ensure that products meet the relevant requirements of the Japanese market.