This document consolidates the latest information as of 2025 regarding required documents and validity periods for Vehicle Emergency Call System (eCall) compliance certification.

eCall Compliance Certification Overview：

  Required Documents Checklist：

Preparing complete and accurate documentation is the first critical step.

1.Technical Core Documents：

·System Architecture & Circuit Design Diagrams: Clearly show hardware design and system composition.

·MSD Data Logic Description: Details the generation mechanism, format definition, and transmission protocol of the Minimum Set of Data (MSD). Per the latest regulation (EU) 2024/1180, the MSD sent by the eCall system must use Version 3 for incident data transmission.

·Technical Specifications Sheet: Details product functions, performance parameters, and technical indicators.

2.Testing & Proof Documents

·Detailed Test Plan: Specifies all items to be verified (function, performance, environment, network compatibility, etc.).

·Complete Test Reports: Must be issued by an authorized laboratory; these are the core basis for certification. Reports must cover functional, performance, environmental reliability, EMC, power failure reliability, and audio performance tests, etc.

·Privacy Protection Scheme: Explains how the system complies with privacy regulations like EU GDPR, e.g., encryption methods for user data (like AES-256).

3.Administrative & Legal Documents

·EU Authorized Representative (EC-REP) Appointment Letter:Mandatory for non-EU manufacturers; appoints an EU-based legal entity.

·English User Manual: Must include privacy clauses and eCall labeling specifications (e.g., the "eCall" mark must be permanently labeled with a font height ≥ 1mm).

4.Sample Requirements

·2-3 fully functional final product samples are required for lab and real-world road testing.

  Validity Period & Maintenance：

A crucial concept: The eCall certification certificate is not permanently valid.

1.Certificate Validity Period: Both legacy eCall and NG eCall certificates are typically valid for 3 years.

2.Conditions for Maintaining Validity: During the 3-year period, companies must fulfill ongoing obligations; otherwise, the certificate may become invalid.

3.Annual Conformity of Production Checks & Reporting: Companies typically must submit annual reports (e.g., analysis of false/missed triggers) and undergo annual spot checks to maintain certificate validity.

4.Design Change Management: Any product design change (hardware/firmware, even via OTA updates) that could affect performance requires partial/full re-testing and notification to the certifying authority, adding extra time and cost.

  Important Reminders & New Regulation Transition Period：

Key EU regulatory dynamics to note:

1.NG eCall Mandatory Timeline: The EU has legislated a clear transition timeline to NG eCall.

2.January 1, 2026: New vehicle type approvals must support NG eCall (legacy 2G/3G-based CS eCall no longer accepted).

3.January 1, 2027: Legacy 2G/3G-based CS eCall certificates will fully expire. New vehicles without NG eCall certification cannot be sold in the EU market thereafter.

4.Technology Foundation Overhaul: NG eCall is based on 4G/5G networks and IMS technology, replacing legacy circuit-switched networks, supporting richer data transmission (e.g., video) and higher positioning accuracy.

5.Associated Certification: If the eCall device includes wireless transmission functions (e.g., 4G/5G module), ensure it also passes CE-RED certification.

We hope this information helps you fully understand the documents and validity requirements for Vehicle eCall compliance certification. For professional certification consulting services, please contact BLUEASIA: 13534225140.