AUTOMOTIVE REGULATORY GUIDE 2023 - Regulatory Guide Structure

Sep 18, 2026

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Automotive Regulatory Guide 2023 consolidates national and international regulations relevant to the European automotive sector, including their applicability to spare parts. It covers safety, environment, technical vehicle requirements, radio/telecommunications, mixed requirements, and aftersales-only rules. The third edition extends coverage to regulations applicable in 25 countries and four economic/trading areas, and references UNECE agreements and WP.29 regulatory context to support innovative vehicle technologies.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages311

Reading Time13 h 4 min

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Regulatory Guide Structure

Item, Subject and Regulatory Act

Applicability to spare parts

UNECE overview of agreements

Structure and organisation

Intergovernmental structure of UNECE

THE AUTOMOTIVE REGULATORY GUIDE [www.acea.auto](www.acea.auto) A U T O M O T I V E R E G U L A T O R Y G U I D E 2 0 2 3 SMARTER REGULATION FORA GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE EUROPEAN INDUSTRY The European automotive industry is one of the most heavily regulated, being implicated in more than 150 EU regulations and 30 directives. In this context, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has produced the third edition of the Automotive Regulatory Guide. This one-of-a-kind publication provides a comprehensive overview of national and international regulations impacting the sector – including their applicability to spare parts – covering topics from safety to the environment, technical requirements, telecommunications, and much more. The updated third edition elaborates on regulations applicable in 25 countries and four economic and trading areas (EU, ASEAN, the Golf Cooperation Council [GCC] & Eurasia) . Specifically, the third edition now covers six additional countries: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, South Africa, and Turkey, together with a new section on EU free trade agreements (FTAs) . The Guide also consolidates the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) regulations, including the 1958, 1997 and 1998 Agreements. Reference is also made to the regulatory framework of the World Forum WP.29, which supports introducing innovative vehicle technologies to the market. As this Guide emphasises, the European automotive industry is one of Europe's most heavily regulated sectors. Europe can and should do better to ensure coherent legislation while enhancing competitiveness internationally. For instance, harmonisation of EU and international regulations will be critical to accelerating the transition towards climate neutrality and fostering international trade – this includes coherent rules concerning how motor vehicles are built and approved. Furthermore, national regulations at the EU member state level, which define additional requirements before products are placed on the market, will also be crucial. In sum, smarter rather than more legislation can unlock the full potential of Europe’s auto industry. With the support of national and international regulators, the automotive industry is committed to facing today’s challenges for a smarter, greener, and more competitive future. ACEA hopes that both industry and policy makers will benefit from the Regulatory Guide, the first of its kind compiling all EU and international regulations covering the industry in one place. [www.acea.auto](www.acea.auto) 2 A U T O M O T I V E R E G U L A T O R Y G U I D E 2 0 2 3 DISCLAIMER The information contained in this booklet is taken from various sources and is consolidated to the best of available knowledge at the time of printing. ACEA does not warrant that the information provided in this booklet is complete, accurate and in any case up to date. Any liability for the use of the booklet content or accuracy of the content or accessibility of the booklet is excluded. Therefore, ACEA is not liable for any special, consequential or indirect damages or any damages that may result from loss of use, data or profits, arising in connection with the use of documents or information available from this booklet. No warranty is given, either expressly or tacitly, for the completeness or correctness of the information in this publication or on sources referred to in this booklet. Reproducing or publishing the document without consent of ACEA is prohibited. REGULATORY GUIDE STRUCTURE Item Subject Regulatory Act Applicability to spare parts | Safety
– external, internal, active safety, operation, occupant protection | Title or short description of regulation / topic | Relevant regulation(s) / legal reference(s) | Yes:
regulation applicable to type approval and spare parts
No:
regulation applicable to type approval only
Empty cell:
no clear statement available, needs tobe checked | | --- | -

FAQs

What does the Automotive Regulatory Guide 2023 cover?

It provides an overview of national and international regulations impacting the automotive sector, including which rules apply to spare parts. Coverage spans safety, environment, technical requirements, radio/telecommunications, mixed categories, and aftersales-only areas.

Which countries and regions are addressed in the third edition?

The guide elaborates on regulations applicable in 25 countries and four economic and trading areas: EU, ASEAN, the GCC, and Eurasia. It adds Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, South Africa, and Turkey, and includes a new section on EU free trade agreements (FTAs).

How does the guide indicate whether a regulation applies to spare parts?

In the regulatory guide structure table, each item shows whether applicability is “Yes” (regulation applicable to type approval and spare parts), “No” (applicable to type approval only), or an empty cell where no clear statement is available and needs checking.

Sep 18, 2026

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