Insights

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

All eCoC(3)EU Export(2)Regulation(2)Implementation(1)Fundamentals(1)

EU ExportImplementationeCoC

The eCoC Implementation Roadmap for Chinese OEMs Exporting to the EU: Six Critical Decision Points

For Chinese vehicle manufacturers, eCoC implementation is not a pure IT project — it is a systems engineering exercise spanning regulation, digital signing, data governance and integration. This article identifies six decisions that must be made early.

May 27, 20263 min read

RegulationeCoCEU Export

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