GRSP/2026/19
UN R21: Proposal for a Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendments
Source(s)
Date
28 Sep 2026
Status
Formal GR review
Subject
Impact
01 series of amendments | Supplement 7
Meeting(s)

Proposal to:

  • Add clarification to para. 5.3.5. that compliance with maximum head deceleration is not required,
  • Add new requirements to para. 5.9.1. limiting head deceleration compliance to parts qualifying as points of head contact,
  • Replace ‘point of contact’ with ‘point of head contact’ throughout Annex 1 paras. 2.2., 2.3., 2.3.1. and 3.,
  • Insert new para. 1.4.4. in Annex 4 specifying test procedures for contactable points not qualifying as points of head contact,
  • Amend Annex 4 para. 2.1. to reference specific procedures,
  • Replace ‘point of contact’ with ‘point of head contact’ in Annex 10 explanatory notes to Annex 1 para. 2.2.
The amendment clarifies that the 80 g head deceleration requirement applies only to points that can become a point of head contact in accordance with Annex 1.

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