GRSP-79-24
UN R129: Proposal for a 06 series of amendments
Source(s)
Date
29 May 2026
Status
Informal GR review
Subject
Impact
06 series of amendments
Meeting(s)

Proposal to:

  • Insert new paragraphs 2.64. to 2.xx. on electronic components,
  • Amend para. 3.2.1. to require technical descriptions including overview of Supplemental Restraint Systems,
  • Insert new paragraphs 4.7.5. and 4.7.6. on international insert and small infant support marks,
  • Renumber paragraphs 4.12. (second one), 4.12.1. to 4.12.4., and 4.13. as 4.13., 4.13.1. to 4.13.4., and 4.14.,
  • Amend para. 4.12. to clarify insert information on labels,
  • Insert new paragraphs 4.12.5. and 4.12.6. on international insert and small infant support marks,
  • Insert new paragraphs 5.4.4. and 5.4.5. defining international insert and small infant support marks,
  • Amend para. 6.2.1.1. to clarify insert and small infant support requirements,
  • Amend para. 6.2.6. to reference user inflatable elements,
  • Insert new paragraph 6.6.4.1.9. on dynamic testing with Supplemental Restraint Systems,
  • Insert new paragraph 6.9. on provisions for electronics including battery removability, low battery voltage reminders, and vehicle battery connection warnings,
  • Amend paragraphs 14.3.1. and 14.4.1. to include insert information in size range declarations,
  • Insert new paragraph 16.18. on transitional provisions applicable from entry into force through 1 September 2029,
  • Insert new paragraphs 3. and 4. in Annex 2 on insert and small infant support mark arrangements.

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Excerpts from session reports
GRSP | Session 79 | 1-5 Jun

25. The expert from the Kingdom of the Netherlands presented informal document GRSP-79-24 with a first draft of amendments to UN Regulation No. 129 prepared by the special interest group on electronics and inserts. The proposal introduces provisions on electronic components and clarifies the provisions on inserts. He explained that there was no need to introduce requirements for electromagnetic compatibility. The expert from Italy suggested to use 2029 for the date in the new transitional provision 16.18.2. The expert from the Russian Federation asked for more clarity on the interpretation of the expression “within reach of children” in the new paragraph 6.9.