New Vehicle Verification Rules in the Canary Islands Starting July 1, 2026

Starting July 1, 2026, the Canary Islands will enforce new rules requiring specific verification of thermal transmission coefficients (K) for vehicles used in transporting perishable goods. This move aims to ensure safety and compliance while addressing potential delays caused by early certification renewals.

Key Regulations and Measures

• Vehicles more than 15 years old or nearing inspection milestones at 21 or 24 years must undergo regular thermal tests.
• The region has opened its first official cold tunnel testing station at Las Palmas port, paving the way for accurate assessments.

Certification Renewal Policies

• If vehicle owners request early renewal of their certificates before July 2026, the validity will be limited to the upcoming milestone, such as 15 years for younger vehicles or 21 years for older ones.
• Owners have the option to undergo an early thermal transmissivity test to extend the certificate’s validity without restrictions.

Objectives and Oversight

These measures balance safety, technical rigor, and administrative efficiency, helping to prevent delays in compliance and ensuring vehicles remain fit for transporting temperature-sensitive products.

• State and regional authorities are tasked with overseeing these inspections and reporting regularly to ensure smooth implementation.

Summary

This update reflects the region’s commitment to adapting safety protocols while supporting logistics operators during a transition period.