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IVA - Individual Vehicle Approval

IVA - Individual Vehicle Approval

Introduction An Individual Vehicle Approval is whereby a vehicle is granted an approval based on the relevant technical requirements. The vehicle concerned will need to meet the type approval requirements laid out by each member state by either National of EU legislation. An IVA is a VIN specific vehicle and…

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National Type Approval

National Type Approval

…NSAI is the Irish Type Approval Authority, responsible for National Type Approval (NSSTA) and Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA). Approvals are issued in accordance with Statutory Instrument 201 of 2024. Important Update General Safety Regulation 2019/2144(EU) (GSR2) has introduced a number of new advanced safety requirements for all categories of vehicles.…

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Automotive Certification

Automotive Certification

NSAI offers a range of Automotive certification services which include European Type Approval, National Type Approval and Individual Vehicle Approval.

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Legislation

Legislation

…of 1994 Legal Metrology (Type Approval) Regulations, 2006 S.I. No. 207 of 2006 Legal Metrology (European Conformity Assessment of Measuring Instruments) Regulations, 2007 S.I. No. 160 of 2007 Legal Metrology (Marks) Regulations, 2008 S.I. No. 296 of 2008 Legal Metrology (General) Regulations, 2008 S.I. No. 323 of 2008 Legal Metrology…

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We Enforce Correct Measurement

We Enforce Correct Measurement

Background The legislation establishing Legal Metrology — the Metrology Act, 1996 — updated centuries of weights and measures law. It also provided Legal Metrology inspectors with the powers to inspect trading premises and test instruments or goods for compliance with the two Acts. The legal framework also takes account of…

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About the Measuring Instruments Directive

About the Measuring Instruments Directive

What is the Measuring Instruments Directive? The Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) is the European law that sets down the essential requirements for a wide range of measuring instruments. It provides options for the manufacturer as to how the requirements are met and which organizations to apply to for conformity assessment.…

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Control of Measuring Instruments

Control of Measuring Instruments

…the issue of a Type Approval Certificate or a Design Approval Certificate. The certificate is the first stage in allowing the manufacturer to sell instruments of this design to traders. However, each instrument must also be checked to ensure it performs correctly: this stage is commonly called verification. Who Can…

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Is your business ready for Brexit?

Is your business ready for Brexit?

…in relation to the following products and/or services: Vehicle type approval (Dir 2007/46/EC) Tachographs Medical devices Construction products Measuring and metrological instruments used in trade Mineral water Ecolabel products For more information about certification in relation to any of the above products or services, contact (01) 807 3800, or email…

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What is Legal Metrology?

What is Legal Metrology?

…a system of National type approval. The primary purpose of NSAI Legal Metrology is set within the legislative remit of the Metrology Acts 1980 to 1998 which is to establish controls and monitor measurements made in daily trade use. The Metrology Acts provide significant protections for consumers and help to…

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