Euro NCAP has welcomed the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU – Beratungsstelle für Unfallverhütung) as an affiliate member of its car safety testing program. The BFU conducts research and offers guidance aimed at reducing the number of serious accidents in Switzerland. For nearly 90 years, the organization has worked to make Swiss citizens safer both on the roads and in their everyday lives. Joining the safety program will further reinforce Euro NCAP’s network of collaboration and advance progress in vehicle safety and accident prevention.
“Euro NCAP is delighted to have BFU as an affiliate member of the car program. Their strong expertise in accident research and prevention, together with a unique Swiss perspective and their contribution to our technical working groups, will help ensure that our ratings continue to reflect real-world risks and drive meaningful vehicle safety improvements,” said Dr Michiel van Ratingen, secretary general at Euro NCAP.
As an affiliate member, BFU will actively participate in Euro NCAP’s technical working groups, contributing to shared goals in vehicle safety and the long-term development of assisted and automated driving technologies. The organization will provide Swiss accident insights and national data, combining expertise in engineering, human factors and behavioral science to identify where safety systems can prevent severe crashes.
BFU will also support the alignment of Euro NCAP’s assessments with evolving regulations and promote road safety and public acceptance of new technologies through its national activities. The collaboration will further enable BFU to contribute to the development of Euro NCAP’s future strategic roadmaps.
“At BFU, we are very pleased to become a new member of Euro NCAP. Euro NCAP’s independent safety ratings provide important impetus for manufacturers, policymakers and consumers alike. As BFU, we aim to contribute to ensuring that new vehicle technologies realise their full potential in preventing accidents and reducing serious injuries. We see this membership as a major opportunity to amplify the impact of our work,” added Dr Stefan Siegrist, director, BFU.
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