IN-SERVICE CONFORMITY METHODOLOGY
ANNEX IISupplementary provisions
ANNEX II IN-SERVICE CONFORMITY METHODOLOGY 1. INTRODUCTION This Annex sets out the in-service conformity (ISC) methodology for checking compliance against the emission limits for tailpipe (including low temperature) and evaporative emissions throughout the additional lifetime of the vehicle, as set out in Table 1 of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) 2024/1257. 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The general requirements for conducting in-service conformity testing set out in Article 10 apply. 3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The technical requirements for conducting in-service conformity testing shall be those set out in Annex 4 of UN Regulation No 83 ( 1 ) with the exceptions described in the points below. 3.1. The Process Description in section 2 shall read as follows: 2 PROCESS DESCRIPTION: Figure 1 Illustration of the in-service conformity process (where GTAA refers to the granting type-approval authority, OEM refers to the manufacturer, and Other Actors are defined as: TAA refers to approval authorities other than the one granting the relevant type-approval, TS refer to technical services, EC to the Commission, and recognised third parties that meet the requirements laid down in Regulation (EU) 2022/163 ( 2 ) ) 3.2. The first 3 paragraphs of section 5 shall read as follows: ‘5. ISC TESTING The manufacturer shall perform ISC testing for tailpipe emissions comprising at least the Type 1 test for all ISC families. The manufacturer may also perform RDE, ATCT, Type 4 and Type 6 tests for all or part of the ISC families. The manufacturer shall report to the granting type-approval authority all results of the ISC testing using the Electronic Platform for in-service conformity described in point 5.9, or other appropriate means where this is not possible. The granting type-approval authority shall check an appropriate number of ISC families each year, as set out in point 5.4. The manufacturer shall include all results of the ISC testing in the Electronic Platform for in-service conformity described in point 5.9. Recognised third parties may perform checks on any number of ISC families each year. They shall report to the granting type-approval authority all results of the ISC testing using the Electronic Platform for in-service conformity described in point 5.9, or other appropriate means where this is not possible.’ 3.3. The first paragraph of section 5.7.1 shall read as follows: ‘5.7.1. General requirements The vehicle shall belong to an ISC family as described in point 3 and shall comply with the checks set out in the table in Appendix 1. It shall be registered in the Union and have been driven in the Union for at least 90 % of its driving time. The emissions testing may be done in a different geographical region from that where the vehicles have been selected. In case of ISC testing conducted by the manufacturer, with the agreement of the granting type-approval authority, vehicles registered in a non-EU country or vehicles which have been registered in the EU but are temporarily de-registered may be tested, if they belong to the same ISC family and are accompanied by a certificate of conformity.’ 3.4. The final paragraph of section 5.7.1 shall read as follows: ‘A vehicle shall be excluded from ISC testing if the fuel from the vehicle tank does not meet the applicable standards laid down in Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ( *1 ) or if there is evidence or record of fuelling with the wrong type of fuel. ( *1 ) Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels ( OJ L 350, 28.12.1998, p. 58 , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/1998/70/oj ).’ " 3.5. Section 5.8 shall read as follows: ‘5.8. Sample size When manufacturers apply the statistical procedure set out in point 5.10 for the Type 1 test, the number of sample lots shall be set on the basis of the annual sales volume of an in-service family in the Union, as described in the following table: Table 1 Number of sample lots for ISC testing with Type 1 tests Registrations in the EU per calendar year of vehicles in the sampling period Number of sample lots (for Type 1 tests) up to 100 000 1 100 001 to 200 000 2 above 200 000 3 Each sample lot shall include enough vehicle types (with regard to emissions), in order to ensure that at least 20 % of the total registrations of this PEMS family in the EU for the previous year are covered. In case the same PEMS family is shared between more brands, then all brands shall be tested. When a family requires more than one sample lot to be tested, the vehicles selected in the second and third sample lots shall have been used in different ambient and/or typical use conditions from those selected for the first sample.’ 3.6. Section 5.9 above Table A4/2 shall read as follows: ‘5.9. Use of the Electronic Platform for in-service conformity and access to data required for testing The Commission has set up an electronic platform in order to facilitate the exchange of data between on the one side, the manufacturers, other actors and on the other side the granting type-approval authority and the taking of the decision on the sample fail or pass. The manufacturer shall complete the package on Testing Transparency referred to in Article 6 (8) in the format specified in Tables 1 and 2 of Appendix 5 and in Table 2 in this point and transmit it to the type- approval authority which grants the emission type-approval. Table 2 of Appendix 5 shall be used in order to allow the selection of vehicles from the same family for testing and along with Table 1 of Appendix 5 provide sufficient information for vehicles to be tested. The type-approval authority which grants the emission type- approval shall upload the information in Tables 1 and 2 of Appendix 5 to the electronic platform referred to in the first paragraph within 5 working days of receiving it.’ 3.7. In paragraph 5.10.1 after the third sub-paragraph the following new sub-paragraph shall be added to read: ‘For vehicles that have Declared Maximum RDE Values reported in point 48.2 of the Certificate of Conformity, which is lower than the emission limits set out in Table 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2024/1257, the conformity shall be checked against these Declared Maximum RDE Values. If the sample is found not to conform with the Declared Maximum RDE Values, the granting type-approval authority shall require the manufacturer to take corrective actions.’ 3.8. In paragraph 5.10.1 a new final sub-paragraph shall be added to read: ‘The functions described above shall be executed directly in the Electronic Platform once the relevant functions are available.’ 3.9. Section 5.10.2. shall read as follows: ‘5.10.2. Pooling of ISC results Test results from other actors may be pooled for the purposes of a common statistical procedure. The pooling of test results shall require the written consent from all the interested parties providing test results to a pool of results, and a notification to the type-approval authorities, and to the electronic platform, prior to the start of testing. One of the parties shall be designated as leader of the pool and be responsible for data reporting and communication with the granting type-approval authority.’ 3.10. The first paragraph of Section 5.10.3. shall read as follows: ‘5.10.3. Pass/Fail/Invalid outcome for a single test An ISC emissions test shall be considered as “passed” for one or more pollutants when the emissions result is equal or below the emission limit set out in Table 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 for that type of test. When testing vehicles in the additional lifetime, the durability multipliers for adjusting the emission limits under Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2024/1257 shall be used.’ 3.11. The following section 5.10.6. shall be added: ‘5.10.6. ISC for completed vehicles and multistage special purpose vehicles The manufacturer of the base vehicle shall determine the allowed values for the parameters listed in Table 3. The allowed Parameter Values for each family shall be recorded in the information document of the emissions type-approval (see Appendix 3 to Annex I) and in the Transparency list 1 of Appendix 5. The final-stage manufacturer shall only be allowed to use the base vehicle emission values if the completed vehicle remains within the allowed Parameter Values. The parameter values for each final vehicle shall be recorded in its Certificate of Conformity. Table 3 Allowed Parameter Values for multistage and multistage special purpose vehicles to use the base vehicle emission type-approval Parameter Values Allowed values from – to Final Vehicle actual mass (in kg) Final Vehicle technically permissible maximum laden mass (in kg) Frontal area for final vehicle (in cm 2 ) Rolling resistance (kg/t) Projected frontal area of air entrance of the front grille (in cm 2 ) If a completed or multistage special purpose vehicle is tested and the result of the test is below the applicable emission limit, the vehicle shall be considered as a pass for the ISC family for the purposes of point 5.10.3. If the result of the test on a completed or multistage special purpose vehicle exceeds the applicable emission limits but is not higher than 1,3 times the applicable emission limits, the tester shall examine whether that vehicle complies with the values in Table 3. Any non- compliance with these values shall be reported to the granting type-approval authority. If the vehicle does not comply with those values, the granting type-approval authority shall investigate the reasons for the non-compliance and take the appropriate measures regarding the manufacturer of the completed or multistage special purpose vehicle to restore conformity, including the withdrawal of the type-approval. If the vehicle complies with the values in Table 3, it shall be considered as a flagged vehicle for the in-service conformity family for the purposes of point 6.1. If the result of the test exceeds 1,3 times the applicable emission limits, shall be considered as a fail for the in-service conformity family for the purposes of point 6.1., but not as an outlier for the relevant ISC family. If the completed or multistage special purpose vehicle does not comply with the values in Table 3, this shall be reported to the granting type-approval authority, who shall investigate the reasons for the non-compliance and take the appropriate measures regarding the manufacturer of the completed or multistage special purpose vehicle to restore conformity, including the withdrawal of the type-approval.’ 3.12. Section 6.1shall read as follows: ‘6.1. Within 10 working days of the end of the ISC testing for the sample as referred to in point 5.10.5, the granting type-approval authority shall start detailed investigations with the manufacturer in order to decide whether the ISC family (or part of it) complies with the ISC rules and whether it requires remedial measures. For multistage or special purpose vehicles the granting type-approval authority shall also perform detailed investigations when there are at least three faulty vehicles with the same fault or five flagged vehicles in the same ISC family, as set out in point 5.10.6.’ 3.13. Section 7.6. shall read as follows: ‘7.6. If the granting type-approval authority does not approve the second plan submitted by the manufacturer, it shall take all appropriate measures, in accordance with Article 53 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858, to restore conformity, including withdrawal of type-approval where necessary.’ 3.14. Point 4 in Appendix 3 shall read as follows: ‘4. Date of transmission to GTAA or upload to Electronic Platform’ 3.15. The description in row ID 1 of Table 1 in Appendix 5 should read as follows: ‘As reported on the model of the EU type-approval certificate in Annex I/Appendix 4 to this regulation’ 3.16. The description in row ID 2 of Table 1 in Appendix 5 should read as follows: ‘As reported in Annex I, Appendix 4, Section II, Point 0 to this regulation and in UN Regulation No 154 ( *2 ) , Annex A2, Addendum to type-approval communication item 0.1: Interpolation Family Identifier as defined in paragraph 6.2.1. of the same regulation ( *2 ) UN Regulation No 154 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of light duty passenger and commercial vehicles with regards to criteria emissions, emissions of carbon dioxide and fuel consumption and/or the measurement of electric energy consumption and electric range (WLTP), 02 series of amendments (OJ L, 2022/2124, 10.11.2022, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/2124/oj ).’ " 3.17. The description in row ID 7 of Table 1 in Appendix 5 should read as follows: ‘As reported in paragraph 0.2.3.4.1. of Annex A1 of UN Regulation No 154 for RL and paragraph 0.2.3.5. for RM’ 3.18. The type of data in row ID 18, ID 19, ID 42 and ID 43 of Table 1 in Appendix 5 should read as follows: ‘Possible formats: pdf, jpg.’ 3.19. The description in row ID 33 of Table 1 in Appendix 5 should read as follows: ‘Optional for NOVC and OVC-HEVs, correction of CS CO 2 emissions as defined in paragraph 2 of Appendix 2 to Annex B8 of UN Regulation No 154’ 3.20. Table 1 in Appendix 5 shall include additional rows between rows 44a and 49 as follows: For multistage or multistage special purpose vehicles ‘ 45 Allowed final Vehicle mass in running order Number Kg As reported in point 0.2.2.1 in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2020/683 ( *3 ) From-to 45a Allowed final Vehicle actual mass Number kg As reported in point 0.2.2.1 in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2020/683 From-to 45b Allowed Vehicle technically permissible maximum laden mass (in kg) Number kg As reported in point 0.2.2.1 in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2020/683 From-to 46 Allowed frontal area for final vehicle Number cm 2 As reported in point 0.2.2.1 in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2020/683 From-to 47 Allowed Rolling resistance Number kg/t As reported in point 0.2.2.1 in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2020/683 From-to 48 Allowed projected frontal area of air entrance of the front grille Number cm 2 As reported in point 0.2.2.1 in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2020/683 From-to FOR ALL VEHICLES 3.2.1. Table 2 in Appendix 5 shall be read as follows: ‘ Table 2 Transparency list 2 Field Type of data Description TVV Text Unique identifier of the Type, Variant, Version of the vehicle as reported in point 0.2. of the Certificate of Conformity, Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) 2020/683, Appendix Part 1. PEMS Family ID Text As reported in Annex III of this regulation, point 3.5.2. Make Text Trade name of manufacturer, point 0.1 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2020/683. Commercial name Text Commercial names of the TVV, point 0.2.1 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2020/683. Other name Text Free text Category and class Enumeration (M 1 , N 1 class I, N 1 class II, N 1 class III, N 2 , N 3 , M 2 , M 3 ) Category and class of vehicle, Annex I, Table 1 to Regulation (EU) 2024/1257. Bodywork Enumeration (AA Saloon; AB Hatchback, AC Station Wagon, AD Coupe, AE Convertible, AF Multi-purpose vehicle, AG Truck station wagon, BA Lorry, BB Van, BC Tractor unit for semi-trailer, BD Road tractor, BE Pick-up truck, BX Chassis-cab or chassis-cowl) Type of bodywork, Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2020/683, point 0.3.0.2. Emission TA Number Text As reported on the model of the EU type-approval certificate in Annex I/Appendix 4 to this regulation. WVTA Number Text Identifier of the Whole Vehicle Type-Approval as defined in Annex IV to Regulation (EU) 2020/683. Evap family ID Text As reported in paragraph 0.2.3.7 of Annex A1 of UN Regulation No 154 Rated Engine Power fuel 1, fuel 2 (if relevant) Number Paragraph 3.2.1.8 of Annex A1 of UN Regulation No 154 Twin tires Yes/No Declared by OEM. Fuel Tank Capacities (discreet values) Number Fuel tank(s) capacity(ies), point 3.2.3.1.1 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2020/683. Sealed tank Yes/No Point 3.2.12.2.5.5.3 of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2020/683. WMI used in this WVTA+TVV Text Declared by the OEM (ISO 3779) OBM Family Identifier Text As affixed in the Declaration of Compliance with OBM, EVP and in-vehicle display of environmental data requirements of Annex III of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1707’ ( *1 ) Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels ( OJ L 350, 28.12.1998, p. 58 , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/1998/70/oj ).’ ( *2 ) UN Regulation No 154 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of light duty passenger and commercial vehicles with regards to criteria emissions, emissions of carbon dioxide and fuel consumption and/or the measurement of electric energy consumption and electric range (WLTP), 02 series of amendments (OJ L, 2022/2124, 10.11.2022, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/2124/oj ).’ ’ ( 1 ) UN Regulation No 83 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to the emission of pollutants according to engine fuel requirements ( OJ L, 2024/1312, 27.6.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1312/oj ). ( 2 ) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/163 of 7 February 2022 laying down rules on the application of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards functional requirements for market surveillance of vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units ( OJ L 27, 8.2.2022, p. 1 , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2022/163/oj ). ( *3 ) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/683 of 15 April 2020 implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regards to the administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles ( OJ L 163, 26.5.2020, p. 1 , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2020/683/oj ).’