Relief for automakers as Centre proposes easy easing emission compliance testing regime
The Indian government has proposed a reduction in the frequency of emission compliance testing for vehicle manufacturers to improve the ease of doing business. While testing intervals for new and existing models will be extended, manufacturers remain responsible for ensuring long-term compliance.
Why it matters
This policy shift aims to reduce operational costs for automakers while maintaining environmental standards through a shift toward quality control systems.
NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at reducing the compliance burden and improving ease of doing business for vehicle manufacturers, the road transport ministry has proposed changes to the conformity of production (CoP) regime for emission compliance for new and existing vehicle models.Under the draft proposal, the CoP test for emission compliance of new models of passenger cars and two-wheelers will be conducted annually for the first three years after type approval and thereafter once every three years.
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