typeapproved
Typeapproved is an adjective used to describe a product that has undergone a formal type approval process and received authorization to be marketed or operated within a given jurisdiction. Type approval is an official attestation by a competent authority that a product design, model, or family complies with applicable technical standards, safety requirements, and performance criteria. It is distinct from other forms of conformity assessment in that it evaluates a representative sample of a product model rather than a single unit, and it often covers all units produced under that model unless variations are introduced.
The process typically involves submission of technical documentation by the manufacturer, validation of a sample by
Common domains include the automotive sector (vehicle type approvals), electronics and telecommunications equipment, medical devices, and
Critically, “typeapproved” signifies compliance with a defined regime at the model level rather than a guarantee