Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)
Peter Housden-Rowe is the Head of Regulatory & Technology Group at the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), where Peter specializes in technical policy for approval activities and regulation development. With experience as a Principal Engineer in heavy duty and NRMM engine emissions testing, as well as a Graduate Engineer in various placements across different engineering fields, Peter has a strong background in the automotive industry. Peter holds a degree in Motorsport Engineering from the University of the West of England and has also gained valuable work experience at companies like McLaren Racing and Morgan Motor Company.
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Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)
We are an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport and exist to improve vehicle safety and environmental protection by providing robust testing and certification to internationally recognised standards. Designated by the Secretary of State to discharge their statutory responsibility for operating national and UNECE type approval schemes, we approve most categories of new vehicles from locations in the UK and overseas. We have also been designated to act as the UK authority for the certification of packaging and intermediate bulk containers used for the transport of dangerous goods. With more than 40 years’ experience, we have become one of the largest and well-respected approval bodies around. This position has been built on a reputation for technical expertise and quality, which is at the heart of everything we do.