[Update: 30.09.2023] The ECE approval (also E-mark, E-mark or E-mark) states that a component on the vehicle has been approved in accordance with EU regulations. This gives it an ECE certification mark which the ECE (Economic Commission for Europe) forgives. The ECE test mark is a large E in the circle plus ECE test number.
What exactly is the ECE approval saying?
It states exactly that these components have been tested in accordance with EU law and therefore they have the required approvals. That led to ECE type approval, The ECE procedure is attended by all EU states and most industrialized nations. These states and their authorities recognize the ECE type-approval with each other. There are ECE regulations which state, among other things, that components with ECE marking in Germany (also in Austria, for example) may be carried, installed and used without there having to be a special entry in the vehicle documents.
Therefore, neither a TGA (parts certificate) nor an ABE (ABE) are required for these parts.General operating permit) required. However, the area of use required by the permit must be complied with. In Germany the § 21a StVZO regulates the recognition of the ECE marking. Always marked with an E and a subsequent number. The marking is a type approval, not a manufacturer's declaration. The ECE marking is issued by the KBA on request together with a type approval number. The ECE verification number also includes the code of the approving state (1 = Germany, 42 = EU).
Use of the ECE plate
This mark may only be used on parts of vehicles or equipment that comply with the provisions of an ECE approval. There must be no similar signs on the parts with likelihood of confusion. If you now install a part that does not have ECE approval, you must obtain a partial report (with a recognized expert) for one General operating permit to obtain. This report must then be carried in the vehicle.
If the owner fails to do this, the operating license for the vehicle will expire as long as the part is installed. Therefore, when tuning, retrofitting with components that have ECE approval is definitely recommended. By the way, there are even more supranational test marks. One consists of a small e inside a rectangle, it stands for the European type approval. This symbol is not to be confused with ECE approval. Similarly, the CE marking that exists on many products has nothing to do with ECE approval.
Also ours license plate light (Tutorial) has an e-mark
Summary – the ECE approval:
The ECE test, initiated by the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE), represents an essential marking for components on motor vehicles that require approval. This marking signals that the marked components have undergone the necessary tests and approvals and a ECE type approval have received. The marking promotes the smooth movement of vehicles and components between the participating countries by creating a standardized approval basis.
Structure of the ECE test mark
The ECE test mark is characterized by a large “E” in a circle followed by a test number that refers to the specific ECE regulation. The test mark also contains the code of the state that issued the approval and the approval number. The structure and placement of the test mark are specified in the respective ECE guidelines.
Legal basis and recognition
In Germany and Austria, components with ECE marking can be carried and operated without a special entry in the vehicle documents. In Germany the recognition of the E-marking is in § 21a of the StVZO regulated. The labeling is done upon request, for example from Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), issued and is not on a manufacturer's declaration, but on a type approval based.
Use and limitations
The use of the ECE test mark is strictly regulated. It may only be applied to components or pieces of equipment that comply with the provisions of the approval. A risk of confusion with the ECE test mark due to similar symbols must be avoided. The operation of devices without an E marking can, under certain circumstances, result in the approval let go out.
Comparison with other test marks
In contrast to other supranational test marks, the ECE test mark is based on one external approval process and not on a manufacturer's declaration. It is recognized in all countries participating in the ECE process, with the CE marking and the test mark with a small e in a rectangle are granted on different legal bases and have different recognition regulations.
ECE report and freedom of registration
The ECE report allows the use of certain vehicle parts, such as rims, without additional approval or registration in all EU countries. This makes the process easier for vehicle owners and saves further testing or administrative procedures. The ECE approval is therefore a sign of quality and conformity with the established safety standards, which promotes road safety and creates a uniform standard within the participating countries.
