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Guide to testing facilities

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This guide explains how you can apply to become a testing facility approval holder.

It tells you why applicants for component or vehicle type approvals and Model Report approvals need to get test reports from an approved testing facility.

Information on what applicants need to provide in an application, the eligibility criteria, assessment process and time frame for deciding an application is also included.

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