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Entitlement · DER-01

A small-volume manufacturer may apply for a derogation from its specific emissions target.

Manufacturers below the small-volume thresholds are given a right, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

  • It is Art. 10(1), in the CO2 standards for cars and vans. as of 2026-09-04
  • The act gives its timing as: In force; applies to each calendar year. as of 2026-09-04
  • It names one industry by name: Automotive. as of 2026-09-04
  • Compliance is checked by the Commission, per application. as of 2026-09-04
Addressee Manufacturers below the small-volume thresholdsAct Regulation (EU) 2019/631Article Art. 10(1)Class Businesses

The rule

New — no predecessor
Trigger

fewer than 10 000 cars or 22 000 vans registered in the Union per year

Entitlement

A small-volume manufacturer may apply for a derogation from its specific emissions target.

Who is affected

Addressee
Manufacturers below the small-volume thresholds
Class
Businesses
Sectors
Names Automotive
Applies
In force; applies to each calendar year

Burden drivers

No burden drivers recorded on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

An application for a derogation from the specific emissions target calculated in accordance with Annex I may be made by a manufacturer of fewer than 10 000 new passenger cars or 22 000 new light commercial vehicles registered in the Union per calendar year

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