Proposal to introduce provisions for a new fixture to verify space availability of universal lateral facing “lie-flat” Child Restraint Systems.

Completion of missing Integral fixtures for Regulation 129. The Universal Fixture was compatible with 39 of 40 vehicle types (97.5%) tested, but a lateral fixture (lie flat, carry cot) is needed for certain special cases.

Presentation in support of the proposal (document GRSP-58-16) to amend the toxicity and flammability declarations via references to EN71.

Proposal to amend the toxicity and flammability declarations via references to EN71 (European safety standards).

Proposal to amend the toxicity and flammability provisions. This proposal runs in parallel with the proposal to amend the 00 series of amendments (document GRSP-58-32).

Proposal to clarify UN R16 provisions for the dynamic testing of rear seat systems, advanced restraint system approval and transitional provisions.

Amendment to the proposals (GRSP/2016/3, GRSP/2016/5, and GRSP/2016/6) to amend the toxicity and flammability declarations via references to EN 71 (European safety standards), taking into account procedures of FMVSS 302. The amendments propose the burning rate values of FMVSS 302 (302.4 inches/102 mm per minute), to harmonize the three proposals with regard to EN standards references, and to incorporate the amendment 1 to EN 71-3 (A1:2014).

Proposal to eliminate divergent interpretations of paragraph 6.4. with regard to the testing for head restraint performance of a bench seat with three seating positions and two head restraints. Under this condition, the proposal would require application of a moment of 3 × 373 Nm to the back of the seats and of 2 × 373 Nm to the head restraints. The manufacturer may request to apply 53 daNm to each seat back without head restraint and 89 daNm to each head restraint in order to comply with the requirements of paragraph 6.2. on the strength of the seat back during this test. If the manufacturer does not opt to apply these forces, then the test procedure specified in paragraph 6.2. must be carried out in addition to the head restraint testing under paragraph 6.4.

Presentation on the concerns addressed by the proposal to clarify the correct use of the seat-belt strap in the installation of a CRS in order to ensure proper testing for approvals (document GRSP/2017/13).

CLEPA response to the presentation on the phase 1, 2, and 3 amendments to UN R126 (document GRSP-61-28) regarding the proposals for amendments to the 01 and 02 series of amendments and for the 03 series of amendments. CLEPA expresses concern that certain restrictions and requirements have been proposed without adequate research and discussion, often related to concerns raised under UN R44, that would imposed unwarranted burdens on manufacturers.

Proposal to modify the dates for phasing out Group 2 and Group 2/3 child restraint systems as proposed in document GRSP/2017/20. Approvals would cease to be granted for new type approvals from September 2021 and extensions to approvals would no longer be granted from September 2024.

Proposal to correct the omission of the exemption of non-integral ECRS with a stature range starting at 100 cm or above from the testing of toxicity in Supplement 1 to R129 (document WP.29/2016/106, paragraph 6.3.1.1.). This correction should also be applied to the later documents:

• GRSP /2017/44 Proposal for Supplement 7 to R129,
• GRSP /2017/43 Proposal for Supplement 4 to 01 series of amendments to R129,
• GRSP /2017/42 Proposal for Supplement 3 to 02 series of amendments to R129, and
• GRSP /2017/41 Proposal for 03 series of amendments to R129.

The proposal clarifies the test procedure in the amended paragraph 6.1.8 in document GRSP/2017/38 by adding one dimension (175 mm) . This dimension is in line with the dimensions of the fixture from Regulation 16 to check the vehicle safety belt length (Annex 17-Appendix 1, Figure 1) and also in line with document GRSP-61-14/Rev.1 that was adopted at the 61st session.

CLEPA request for a focused and urgent effort to incorporate all dummies and tools (especially including the child Q dummies integrated into UN R129 testing) into Mutual Resolution 1 which was intended as the repository for specifications of all tools used in WP.29 regulation test procedures.

Proposal to align end-user information provisions with those adopted for UN R44.

Certain enhanced child restraint systems are designed for forward-facing and rearward-facing depending upon the age of the occupant. This proposal would clarify the labeling and packing information to avoid confusion between the requirements for these “dual” systems and exclusively forward-facing CRS.

During its 61st session, GRSP approved Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments and Supplement 2 to the 02 series of amendments. This proposal reinserts text inadvertently omitted during the reproduction of the text as approved during the session.

Pursuant to the concern raised by Spain to avoid a misinterpretation that shoulder strap positioners must be designed to be released before the harness buckle, This proposal clarifies that a shoulder strap positioner may be released before, after, or simultaneously with the harness buckle. The proposal also improves the text with regard to the release of modules from a base.

Proposal of amendments to ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2018/6

CLEPA presentation proposing further study of possible responses to the concerns raised and solution proposed in document GRSP/2018/6 regarding non-integral child restraints (e.g., booster seats) and the risk of injuries from narrow contact with buckle and safety-belt.

Proposal to remove the age and stature characteristics from the definition of an “Infant carrier” to avoid misinterpretations. These seats may be used by children above the age specification provided they fall within the stature limits.

Proposal to explicitly allow the granting extensions for type approvals under the 02 series of amendments and for any approval not affected by 03 series of amendments pursuant to the new guidelines on UN Regulations.

Proposal of corrections to document GRSP/2018/29 (previously submitted by CLEPA) regarding the introduction of booster-cushion provisions into UN R129.

Proposal to clarify the application of GTR 7 Phase 2 static alternative provisions and to modify the allowed range of tolerances under the backset retention and energy dissipations test.

Proposal to clarify the use of the i-Size logo on i-Size boosters.

Labels under UN R129, paragraph 4.5. highlight that the ECRS should not be used by children under 15 months old. This proposal presents the same layout for rearward/forward-facing and for forward-only CRS.

Proposal to clarify that Conformity of Production assessments shall be conducted under the same requirements as those of the original approval or, if applicable, the extension of the approval. This proposal supersedes the proposal to require testing of Integral ISOFIX ECRS to use the door panel geometry of the 00 series of UN R129 (document GRSP/2018/31).

Proposal to introduce provisions for the booster cushion category of child restraint systems under UN R129.

Report on CLEPA assessments of the proposed GTR 7 Phase 2 BioRID criteria.

Final refinements developed during the May 2019 GRSP session to the proposal to include booster cushion categories within the scope of the 03 series of amendments to UN R129 (Supplement 3 to the 03 series).

Proposal to clarify the chest Z axis measurement requirement.

Proposal to amend document GRSP/2019/10. The proposal clarifies the way to apply and to understand GTR7 phase 2 static alternative provisions and aligns the area where the gap is measured to actual practice in UN R17 and FMVSS 202a which consider only gaps over a height of 540mm.

Proposal to provide information on the essential measurement information that needs to be recorded in the Type Approval test report

Proposal to improve the repeatability and reproducibility of the assessment of the external dimensions of the ECRS. It does not change any current dimensional requirements relating to the sizes of the body of the ECRS, the support leg or the support leg foot.

The proposal is to amend the ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/27 and updates ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/9.

Proposals for “tasks and deliverables” with regard to enhanced child restraint systems and alternative seating configurations enabled by automated driving.

Proposal to clarify aspects of document GRSP/2020/03, which is based on documents GRSP-66-11 (Digital User Guide) and GRSP-66-12 (Test Report Template) introduced during the 66th GRSP session. The proposed amendments are based on feedback received from stakeholders.

Proposal for amendments to the injury assessment criteria for frontal and rear impact to specify limit values for tension force and flexion moment measured in the upper neck of the Q0, Q1 and Q1.5 dummies.

Consolidated proposal based on document GRSP/2020/3 to clarify aspects the current procedure, formalize the assessment practice and improve the transparency and consistency of Type Approval testing results. The document incorporates proposals for Digital User Guide and Test Report Template pursuant to discussions on document GRSP-67-16.

Proposal to introduce provisions for a Digital User Guide.

Proposal for amendments to the injury assessment criteria for frontal and rear impact to specify limit values for tension force and flexion moment measured in the upper neck of the Q0, Q1 and Q1.5 dummies.

Proposal to clarify that specific vehicle belted Enhanced Child Restraint Systems (ECRS) may be fitted with a support leg, top tether and lower tether attachments.