SUPERVISING BODIES

Rules and procedures concerning supervising bodies established by Member States in accordance with Article 14 shall cover the following minimum requirements: Supervising bodies shall perform at least the following tasks: Supervision of testing centres: checking whether the minimum requirements for premises and test equipment are met; verifying the mandatory requirements of the authorised entity; Verifying training and examination of inspectors: verifying the initial training of inspectors; verifying the periodic refresher training of inspectors; periodic refresher training of supervising body examiners; conducting or supervising examinations. Auditing: pre-audit of testing centres prior to authorisation; periodic re-audit of testing centres; special audit in the case of irregularities; audit of training/examination centres. Monitoring, using measures such as the following: re-testing of a statistically valid proportion of tested vehicles; ‘mystery shopper’ checks (use of defective vehicle optional); analysis of results of roadworthiness tests (statistical methods); appeal tests; investigation of complaints. Validation of measurement results of roadworthiness tests. Proposing the withdrawal or suspension of authorisation of testing centres and/or of inspectors: where the centre or inspector concerned does not fulfil a significant authorisation requirement; where major irregularities are detected; where there are continued negative audit results; where there is a loss of good repute on the part of the centre or inspector in question. Requirements applicable to the personnel employed by a supervising body shall cover the following areas: technical competence; impartiality; standards of qualification and training. Each Member State or its competent authority shall lay down the relevant rules and procedures, which shall include at least the following items: Requirements concerning the authorisation and supervision of testing centres: application for authorisation to operate as a testing centre; responsibilities of testing centres; pre-authorisation visit, or visits, to verify that all requirements are complied with; authorisation of testing centres; periodic re-testing/audits of testing centres; periodic checks on testing centres to see whether they are continuing to comply with the applicable rules and procedures; evidence-based unannounced special checks or audits of testing centres; analysis of test data to see whether evidence exists of non-compliance with the applicable rules and procedures; withdrawal or suspension of authorisations granted to testing centres. Inspectors of testing centres: requirements to become a certified inspector; initial training, refresher training and examinations; withdrawal or suspension of certification of inspectors. Equipment and premises: requirements for test equipment; requirements for testing premises; requirements for signage; requirements for maintenance and calibration of testing equipment; requirements for computerised systems. Supervising bodies: powers of the supervising bodies; requirements applicable to staff of supervising bodies; appeals and complaints.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-02 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.