The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has officially recognized the SEMA Garage Detroit as a Recognized Independent Emissions Lab, making it a qualified location for emissions compliance testing. This recognition comes after CARB issued a letter confirming that the new SEMA Detroit Garage is properly equipped for automotive exhaust emissions testing.
“We’re excited to receive this recognition from CARB,” said Mike Mohacsi, vice president of SEMA product development and OEM relations. “Now both of our Garages in Detroit and Diamond Bar [California] are fully recognized by CARB, enabling us to serve more of our member companies throughout the country.”
With this recognition, SEMA will be able to offer certification-level automotive exhaust emissions testing to assist members in developing products that can be sold in all 50 states. Understanding the regulatory process and keeping up-to-date on regulations such as the federal Clean Air Act and the California Vehicle Code, SEMA aims to assist companies with compliance by offering crucial emissions testing services and aiding in navigating regulatory standards.
As of February 2024, there are only 14 independent vehicle emissions testing labs in the United States, including the two SEMA Garages, that are recognized by CARB to perform light-duty tailpipe emissions testing.
“The emissions testing labs at the SEMA Garage in Detroit and Diamond Bar focus on developing and certifying aftermarket components,” said Ben Kaminsky, general manager of SEMA Garage Detroit. “We are two of the only recognized labs in the country with this specific focus.”
Opened in 2022, the SEMA Garage Detroit emissions lab offers comprehensive services, including access to a multi-million-dollar facility, cutting-edge emissions tools, competitive rates, assistance with vehicle procurement, and real-time observation of testing by manufacturers. Along with its emissions testing lab, the SEMA Garage Compliance Center can assist manufacturers throughout the entire CARB application process, further streamlining the path to regulatory approval.
