5.1. During the meeting, for all discussions & decisions, the document CRS-42-03e (GRSP-54-36e) was updated for a version available under CRS-42-04e. The following points have been discussed :

• We need to precise retractor definition
• The size of the dummy to be used for lateral impact
• Revision of the chapters : 2.3.2 ; 2.17.2 ; 2.5.2 and 6.1.1 concerning the Universal vehicle Booster seat position
• Lower limit for authorized booster seat size range
• Chapter 6.3.2.2.2 only with one fixture for booster seat and booster cushion
• Rephrase 6.3.2.1 for shoulder height (measured only for harness system)
• Modified Annex 18 – Figure 2 to clarify the measurement of the Shh dimension.
• Question from CLEPA: is the technical regulation could clarify the delimitation of the responsibility between automakers and CRS manufacturers concerning the lateral protection of occupants above a certain stature.

5.1. Status of I-Size implementation

EC provided a detailed overview of the state-of-play concerning the acceptance of R129 approved seats for use in the EU. It was explained that the legal experts of the EC were in the process of reviewing the issue if R129 can indeed be viewed as an adaptation to R44, or not, and that this process was not yet finalised. In parallel efforts were being made to update the Seatbelt Wearing Directive to be absolutely clear about the status of R129 and its permitted use in motor vehicles. It was stressed that the process was very much ongoing at the time of the meeting.

The position of the Member states represented in the meeting was asked.

For Hans AMERLAAN (RDW), it is not inacceptable to have the following embarrassing situation:
Countries (contracting party of 1958 agreements) allow the sale of the new enhanced Child Restraints Systems (iSize). But the National law is in contradiction and doesn’t allow the use of such products

France has also authorized the use.

Information from Rudoph GERLACH (TUV) for German market: During the meeting planned for the 15th of November between transport ministry, laboratory and CRS manufacturers in Germany, the following statement will be given: it will be allow to sells & use products homologated according to the R129.

Information from Tommy PETTERSSON (VTI), it’s legal to use product homologated according to the R129 in Sweden

According to Sergi FERRIS (SafeDesign / IDIADA) , situation in Spain is no so clear. It is not allowed but it is also not forbidden to sell and use product homologate according to the R129.

To promote R129, the group suggests adding in the new regulation a sentence clarifying that R129 is an evolution of R44.

The chairman suggests including this kind of sentence in the formal amendment ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2013/23. ANEC volunteer to include this proposal into the document.

Peter BROERTJES (EC) highlights also that it is needed to clarify the possibility to use iSize product in Isofix seating position since a lot of contradicting information are given on this subject.

Isize Product are super Isofix then for the informal group it is clear that they can be used in a ISOFIX seating position defined by a car seat fitting list.

Final statement of the group: R129 Isofix CRS products can be installed in Isofix seating positions declared by CRS manufacturer in a car seat fitting list.

29. The expert from France, Chair of the IWG on Enhanced Child Restraint Systems (ECRS), introduced: (i) the status report of the progress of his group (GRSP-55-34-Rev.1) and (ii) the latest update of the draft 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 129 that incorporates provisions for booster seats (GRSP-55-08, superseding ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2014/7). The expert from OICA gave a presentation (GRSP-55-35) on a possible child restraint fixture, covering booster seats for children older than 4 years. GRSP agreed to refer GRSP-55-08 back to the IWG and to resume consideration of this agenda item at its December 2014 session on the basis of an updated proposal submitted by the IWG on ECRS.

30. The expert from France, Chair of the IWG on Enhanced Child Restraint Systems (ECRS), introduced the status report of the progress of his group (GRSP-54-35). He also introduced the draft 01 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 129 (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2013/23) and GRSP-54-24 amending it. He explained that the proposal would cover Phase 2 of the UN Regulation, introducing provisions for non-integral CRS (“Universal Booster” or “Specific to vehicle Booster”). The expert from Germany expressed reservation to the proposal to discuss within the IWG the use of the Q10 dummy (proposed by the IWG for monitoring purpose only) for ensuring a safer level for children of different ages and heights. Moreover, he proposed modifying transitional provisions to allow CRS type approvals according to both UN Regulations Nos. 44 and 129. GRSP agreed to refer GRSP-54-36 to the IWG, incorporating all the changes to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2013/23 agreed during the session and awaiting a revised official proposal at its May 2014 session. GRSP also considered ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2013/21 concerning the configuration of CRS combining a base attached with ISOFIX anchorages to the vehicle and a shell installed on it. GRSP adopted ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2013/21 amended (as reproduced in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2014/33) and requested the secretariat to submit it to WP.29 and AC.1, for consideration and vote at their March 2014 sessions as draft Supplement 3 to the UN Regulation. GRSP also recommended experts to provide, by the May 2014 session, a draft brochure text as part of coordinated information campaign on UN Regulation No. 129.