Typengenehmigung
Typengenehmigung, or type approval, is a formal authorization that a product or vehicle type complies with defined technical, safety, and sometimes environmental requirements. In the EU and Germany, it is typically required before market introduction or serial production and serves as a basis for conformity across models and manufacturers. The approval is issued by a national authority or a notified body within the EU system; in automotive matters the German Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) issues EU-type approvals for vehicles and major components, while the broader EU framework uses the concept of EC type-approval.
Scope and components: A Typengenehmigung can cover whole vehicles, powertrains, or individual components and systems. For
Process: The manufacturer submits design documentation and conducts required testing at approved laboratories. If the product
Relation to other approvals: A Typengenehmigung is distinct from individual approvals and general operating permits; significant