Euro-3 ecological standard to be introduced in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, July 2 / Trend E. Ismayilov /

A new standard of fuel and emissions of harmful substances by vehicles - Euro-3 will come into force in Azerbaijan from August 1, the Azerbaijani State Committee for Standardisation, Metrology and Patents said on Monday.

The period of applying the ecological requirements for the third ecological class (Euro 3) envisaged by AZS 636-2012 standard 'Vehicles. Ecological Classes' will be determined by the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers.

Depending on the level of emissions envisaged by the design, the vehicles are divided into six ecological classes in accordance with AZS 636-2012 standard.

The table shows the compliance with ecological standards for vehicles in a producing country and year of production:

The state committee has also approved three more standards AZS ECE 49, 83, 96, determining the certification process and requirements for the vehicle engines.

Euro-2 ecological standards have been applied in Azerbaijan to motor vehicles and fuel since July 1, 2011. According to the approved standards, a ban on the import of vehicles not included in the approved list was imposed.