What is COP?

Conformity of Production (COP) is the ability to produce a Vehicle or Component that is exactly the same as the 1st, 2nd or 20th etc that has been tested and has met the relevant Type Approval requirements.

COP is a key part of the Automotive Vehicle Type Approval process; in simple terms it is the requirement to have the correct Quality processes and procedures in place to ensure that a company is able to Manufacture a Vehicle or Type Approved Component to the required specification.

Prove your vehicles or vehicle components conform to their type approval documentation by achieving Conformity of Production (COP) certification.

Vehicle and vehicle component manufacturers are obliged to prove their products match the specification, performance and marking requirements set out in the original type approval documentation. This is called Conformity of Production (COP) certification and it is a key part of the homologation process.

We can carry out COP certifications for all manufacturers of vehicles and vehicle components. We can carry out these tests at our own or third-party laboratories, or at your own facilities if preferred.

As well as testing on the production line, it is necessary to re-test throughout the lifetime of each vehicle type. These re-tests can be performed by the manufacturer or by outsourcing to companies such as ATIC.

We offer COP testing services to vehicle and vehicle component manufacturers worldwide. We have the experience and expertise to help you meet all the required standards, whether you produce whole vehicles or their component parts.

How will we do this?

We will work with you to:

– Discuss your requirements and carry out a Gap Analysis of your current system; whether you are ISO certified or if you don’t have any formal quality system in place.

– Tailor a COP Quality system that works for you.

– Advise and select the appropriate Type Approval body for your organisation.

– Implementing a Quality Manual alongside the required Processes and Procedures.

– Compile your Control Plans.

– Implement a Change Control Process.

– Align your COP Management System objectives with those of your organisation.

– Short or long term depending on your requirements.

– Guide you through and take the lead and support you through the COP Audit.

– Carry out relevant Quality training where required as applicable and/or advise where the appropriate training may be acquired.

– Implement a programme of internal Audits and work with you short or long term to ensure they are completed successfully; Carrying out the Internal audits where required.

– Management Review meetings- we will organise and can chair the meetings where required.

– Select and train relevant staff to lead the implementation of your COP Quality system.

– Liaise with the relevant COP Type Approval certification body and submit the required documentation where and as applicable.