If the ECM is an RU / EIU, the Maintenance Entity Certificate offers several benefits: The maintenance requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/798 on common safety methods are fulfilled, resulting in a reduction of effort in the safety certification process. This is about managing the relevant risks related to maintenance and directing the information and communication relevant to the management of fixed assets. The ECM is authorised to operate for freight wagons. Vehicles for which the ECM has been certified can also be operated by third parties. The certified ECM can be registered as an ECM for the vehicles of a third party.