TYC, one of the world's largest manufacturers of aftermarket lighting, has certified four of their parts to the CAPA Lighting Standard 301, stated the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA). The certified parts are headlamps for the Ford Expedition 1997-02 and tail lamps for the Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999-02. 

In order to achieve CAPA certification, lighting products must pass comprehensive testing for fit, form, appearance, composition, coating performance, mechanical properties, adhesives, fasteners, hardware, photometric performance, electrical performance, aiming performance and compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. CAPA 301 requirements also call for demonstrated ongoing compliance to all of these requirements, including FMVSS 108. 

"TYC compliance with the CAPA 301 Lighting Standard enables the market to confidently identify high quality, fairly priced alternatives to car company brand lighting," said Jack Gillis, executive director of the non-profit association. "TYC's ongoing commitment to CAPA certification indicates a strong company commitment to quality. That commitment will not only serve them well, but provide the American consumer and the marketplace with both quality and choice."