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Research notes on eCoC, EU 2018/858 and cross-border compliance.

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Paper CoC Is Not Enough: The EU eCoC Mandate Explained for Chinese Automakers

From 5 July 2026, manufacturers exporting vehicles to the EU must provide both a paper CoC and an electronic eCoC — in parallel, with neither substituting for the other. This article explains the legal basis, the consequences of non-compliance, and what your team must start today.

Apr 29, 20264 min read

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What Is an eCoC? A Decade of Evolution from Paper to XML

The Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is the gateway document for every vehicle entering the EU market. This article traces the origins of the eCoC concept, its fundamental differences from the traditional paper CoC, and how EU 2018/858 is making it mandatory.

Apr 22, 20263 min read