IAAF Welcomes DfT’s Euro 7 Brake Decision, Urges Data Access Safeguards

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has supported the Department for Transport’s (DfT) decision to grant a transitional period for aftermarket replacement brake components to comply with upcoming Euro 7 brake-wear emission standards.

Under the DfT’s updated Great Britain vehicle emission strategy, non-original replacement brakes fitted to Euro 7 vehicles will not immediately need to meet the new limits upon implementation. Instead, a grace period will follow the adoption of corresponding UN regulations, with the government collaborating alongside industry stakeholders to set a realistic compliance timeframe. Euro 7 rules come into force for all new cars and vans registered in Great Britain from 29 November 2027, with heavy-duty vehicle schedules subject to future consultation.

IAAF chief executive Mark Field praised the decision, noting it gives manufacturers and suppliers crucial time to test, approve, and deliver compliant parts without disrupting supply chains. However, the IAAF emphasized that regulatory progress must be matched by operational safeguards for independent repairers.

To maintain market competition and vehicle affordability, the federation is lobbying for guaranteed independent access to essential technical data, including brake specifications, on-board monitoring diagnostics, and electric vehicle battery health metrics. Furthermore, the IAAF called for clear protections ensuring anti-tampering regulations do not prevent legitimate third-party maintenance and repairs.

The IAAF confirmed it will maintain active engagement with the DfT throughout the Euro 7 transition to safeguard independent operators and ensure fair commercial access across the automotive aftermarket.