Homologation is a process used in motorsports and automotive engineering to certify that a particular vehicle or vehicle component meets certain safety, performance, or regulatory standards. The term homologation can also refer to the act of officially approving something for use, such as a new drug being approved by the FDA for human consumption. In the context of motorsports and automotive engineering, "homologation purposes" refers to using the process of homologation to ensure that vehicles or vehicle components meet specific safety, performance, or regulatory standards before they are used in competition or sold to the public.