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Emission Control for New Motor Vehicles

Certificate of Conformity

A COC shall be issued by the Department through the B ureau to a motor vehicle manufacturer, assembler, or importer certifying that a motor vehicle type complies with the numerical emission standards in this Rule, using the relevant ECE test procedures or thier equivalent as approved by the Department. No new motor vehicle shall be allowed initial registration unless a valid COC issued by the Department through the Bureau is granted. New motor vehicles shall refe to the following:

• Motor vehicles designed an manufactured in the Philippines using brand new engines and spare parts;
• Motor vehicles assembled in the Philippines using original and brand new parts and components imported into the country completely knocked down (CKD);and
• New motor vehicles completely bult up (CBU) imported into the country.

Application for Certificate of Conformity

The Application for a COC shall be submitted to the Bureau by the motor vehicles manufacturer. assembler, importer or thier duly authorized representatives. It shall be accompanied by the following particulars in triplicate copies:

• Complete and detailed descriptions of motor vehicle and the engine;
• Description of the emission control system installed in the motor vehicles;
• Details of the fuel feed system;
• Vehicle Type Approval System test result by DOTC/LTO (while the DOTC/LTO is developing inspection capability of the motor vehicle type approval system test, the previous emission test results of pre-production engine vehicle type duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate of the country of origin or manufacture of subject motor vehicle shall be valid and sufficient);and
• Other particulars which may be required by the Department.

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Certificatiion of Emission Test Equipment:

To ensure proper and effective enforcement of the vehicle emission standard, the Department, through the Bureau, shall certify the conformity to standards of emission test equipment before it can be used for mandatory emission tests.

Application for Certificate of Emission Test Equipment

Companies of the following documents:

• Technical description of the equipment
• Principles of operation of the equipment
• Photograph or brochure with operating manuals
• Letter request signed by the president/general manager of the establishment (trading, firm, supplier, service center).

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LIST OF TESTING /EQUIPMENT (Diesel and Gas)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IRR OF RA 8749