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Welcome to the web site of VCA North America.

VCA is both a designated European Vehicle Type Approval authority, and a leading ISO and TS Registar. With more than 30 years of experience in testing and certification, VCA is your gateway to lucrative overseas markets

How can we help YOU?

Our certification services will help you to sell your products in Western Europe and an increasing number of Eastern European countries, as well as many other regions of the world. VCA North America provides a number of essential services to manufacturers, including:

  • Internationally recognised Vehicle Type Approval to EC and ECE requirements - all of which are necessary to sell your vehicles and components in these markets; and
  • Management System Certification to ISO or TS standards which support your product approvals and provides access to major public sector purchasers and OEM's.

The Value of Certification

Type Approval - Most countries mandate a set of environmental and safety standards, often referred to as type approval. No matter how good your product is, without the proper certification, access to potentially lucrative markets is impossible.

ISO and TS Certification - The concept of quality is nothing new but the truly successful companies have a concept of continuous improvement at the heart of their business. Effective management systems can reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, and customer retention and also provides a visible sign of your commitment to quality.

What makes VCA different?

  • VCA is a combined approval authority and technical service, which means your products get to market more quickly.
  • Our professional staff have real world experience, which means that they understand the issues that are important to you.
  • Having a global network gives us the ability to respond quickly to your needs.
  • Finding your way around legislation can be a daunting prospect. VCA provide solutions to help you through the process.
  • VCA prompt, helpful and friendly service will exceed your expectations.
 

Vehicle Type Approval

Vehicle Type Approval

Type Approval for all vehicle types and their individual systems & components More...

 

ISO and TS Certification

ISO Training courses

Value added ISO and TS Certification From VCA North America More...

 

Hydraulic Hammer Verification

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Third party test site verification on the behalf of AEM More...

 

Importer Services

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NHTSA identifier number service. More...

 

Other Certification Activities

Other Certification Activities

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Legislation

Legislation

All legislative information services including More...

 

SAE J1349 Certification

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Global Regulatory Compliance Scheme

Global compliance

Global certification compliance project management service More...

 

National Weights & Measures Laboratory and VCANA

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VCA Seminars

VCA Seminars available

List of available VCA seminars More...

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