Transport and Communications Agency

Recognised experts

A recognised expert provides statements based on approval under the Vehicles Act on the conformity of a vehicle or component. Such statements may be needed, for example, for national type approval, individual approval or the registration inspection of a vehicle imported as used.

HA class

HA class recognised experts perform testing and inspections for national small series, national type-approval and individual approval.

HC class

HC class recognised experts perform testing and inspections for individual approvals.

Traficom approves experts to carry out tests for the type-approval of studs and tyre–stud combinations.

Over-run test method (in Finnish) (pdf, 237 kt)

Type-approvals granted and recognised by Finland

Applications

With this form, recognised experts can apply for approval from Traficom or changes to the scope of competence and submit other notifications regarding their activities.

Form for submitting recognised expert information (External link) Ulkoinen verkkopalvelu.

Contact information

Contacts regarding the activities of approved experts: tutkimuslaitos@traficom.fi 

How to send secure email to Traficom

Legislation governing the activities of recognised experts

The activities of recognised experts are governed by the Vehicles Act 82/2021.

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