What is a Type Approval Certificate
A Type Approval Certificate (TAC) is a vital certification in the automotive industry, indicating that a vehicle model meets specific regulatory, technical, and safety standards before it can be sold or registered.
What Does the Law Say
Legal Foundations of Type Approval
Description: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) oversees the issuance of Type Approval Certificates (TACs), ensuring vehicles adhere to stringent technical and safety standards mandated by Indian law.
LAW: Rule 126 of CMVR 1989
How Do We Help:
Your Journey to Compliance
Here’s how Shimnit helps you stay compliant:
Shimnit assists vehicle manufacturers and product suppliers with expert consultancy for document preparation and compliance verification.
We ensure a smooth TAC application by coordinating with testing agencies and providing guidance on the specific documentation requirements as per the mandated regulations.
Shimnit provides continuous support, including updates on regulations and standards to maintain compliance.
Here’s how Shimnit helps you stay compliant:
Shimnit assists vehicle manufacturers and product suppliers with expert consultancy for document preparation and compliance verification.
We ensure a smooth TAC application by coordinating with testing agencies and providing guidance on the specific documentation requirements as per the mandated regulations.
Shimnit provides continuous support, including updates on regulations and standards to maintain compliance.
FAQ’s
TAC is essential for vehicle manufacturers as it demonstrates compliance with regulatory, technical, and safety standards mandated by Indian laws. It assures consumers of the quality and safety of vehicles and automotive products.
Yes, a Type Approval Certificate is mandatory for all the vehicle models and their variants.
The duration for obtaining TAC may vary depending on factors such as the complexity of the product and the efficiency of the application process. Typically, it can take several weeks to months to complete the TAC application and approval process.
Under rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) 1989, there are seven (07) testing agencies for Type Approval Certification of Vehicles to ensure compliance with the Central Motor Vehicle Act 1988 and the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989.
1) Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Pune, Maharashtra
2) Vehicle Research & Development Establishment (VRDE), Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
3) Central Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute, Budni, Madhya Pradesh
4) Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun, Uttarakhand
5) Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT), Pune, Maharashtra
6) International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar, Haryana
7) Northern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute, Hissar
Shimnit has a comprehensive consulting solution to help vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) obtain the necessary TAC certification.
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Documents required for TAC application may include technical specifications, test reports, compliance certificates, manufacturing details, and other relevant documentation as mandated by regulatory authorities. Our consultancy Solution provides guidance on the specific documentation needed for TAC application to ensure a comprehensive and successful submission.
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