New requirement for the official follow-up inspection in SWITZERLAND
News - 07/03/2022
Switzerland is updating its method for measuring exhaust emissions
Last week, the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) officially announced the introduction of fine particulate matter testing at Swiss motor vehicle registration offices.
“Bern, February 28, 2022—Fine particulate matter is harmful to health. Exhaust gas regulations are designed to reduce this type of pollution. However, recent studies have shown that the current measurement procedures are not accurate enough to detect all defective particulate filters. DETEC has therefore decided that a new measurement method will be introduced on January 1, 2023. » View the OFROU press release
Switzerland thus becomes the fourth European country to implement this new measure.
Effective January 1, 2023, all diesel vehicles equipped with a particulate filter must undergo an exhaust particulate measurement during their mandatory periodic inspection (vehicle inspection).
Consequently, industry stakeholders must begin preparing now for the implementation of this new procedure using reliable, certified, and cost-effective equipment.
Productivity & Efficiency
Approved by METAS, the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology, the Capelec particle counter already meets the requirements of the Swiss market:
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