On-Road.com blog - eCoC and EU compliance insights

Articles on electronic Certificates of Conformity (eCoC), EU 2026 compliance, multi-stage manufacturing, IVI XML, and On-Road.com for small vehicle manufacturers.

• Why eCoCs must be publicly accessible and how to check them

  Implementing Regulations (EU) 2021/133 and 2024/1061 require that electronic Certificates of Conformity are made available for consultation. Several Member States already offer public or restricted ac

• The future of vehicle registration in the EU

  Vehicle registration in the EU is moving from paper-based checks to automated processing of digital eCoCs. The combination of IVI 2.0, electronic seals and EUCARIS exchange will make registration fast

• The role of base manufacturers in multi-stage construction

  In multi-stage manufacturing the base manufacturer issues the first eCoC for the incomplete vehicle. This file forms the foundation for all later stages. If the base data is incomplete, inconsistent o

• Cost savings with digital Certificates of Conformity

  Switching to digital eCoCs reduces administrative work, lowers error-related costs and speeds up registration. For small and medium manufacturers the biggest savings usually come from fewer correction

• EReg Topic Group XII and the harmonisation of CoC data

  EReg Topic Group XII has been working for years on the standardisation of Certificate of Conformity data. Their work led to the structured IVI format that is now mandatory. Without this harmonisation,

• Why digital Certificates of Conformity are the future

  Paper Certificates of Conformity are reaching the end of their useful life. From 29 November 2026 the EU requires a digital eCoC (IVI) in structured XML format. This change is not only a legal obligat

• The benefits of On Road for Conformity of Production and eCoC

  Conformity of Production (CoP) and eCoC are closely linked. A solid eCoC process reduces errors, improves traceability and makes CoP audits easier. On Road helps small and medium manufacturers keep bo

• How On Road helps small manufacturers prepare for the 29 November 2026 eCoC deadline

  The 29 November 2026 deadline requires every new vehicle to have a digital eCoC (IVI) in XML format with a valid eIDAS seal. On Road was built specifically for small and medium-sized manufacturers and

• eCoC mandatory from 29 November 2026: 8 practical tips for small manufacturers

  From 29 November 2026 every new vehicle in categories M, N and O needs a digital eCoC (IVI) in XML format, sealed with an eIDAS-compliant signature or seal. Paper, Excel or Word files will no longer b

• Multi-stage manufacturing and successive eCoCs: what bodybuilders need to know

  n multi-stage production each significant manufacturing stage issues its own eCoC. The final manufacturer (often the bodybuilder) creates the last eCoC, but must correctly take over and complete the d

• What is an eCoC (IVI) and why the XML format actually matters

  An eCoC is not a digital PDF of the old paper Certificate of Conformity. It is officially called an IVI (Initial Vehicle Information), a structured XML data message that contains the technical identit