Italy opposes GRSP-79-05 proposal to delete paragraphs 15.1.2 and 15.1.3 of transitional provisions, which would permit production and marketing of helmets to the earlier 05 series of amendments to UN R22. Italy argues restoring approval for UN R22.05 helmets would set technical requirements back 26 years, disrupt markets with obsolete products, penalize companies investing in UN R22.06 adaptation, and frustrate safety improvements. No appreciable price difference exists between UN R22.05 and UN R22.06 helmets, negating cost justification.

Proposal to delete paras. 15.1.2. and 15.1.3., renumber para. 15.1.4. as 15.1.2., and amend the renumbered para. 15.1.2. to provide that as from 36 months after the official date of entry into force of the 06 series of amendments, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may prohibit the sale of helmets and visors which do not meet the requirements of the 06 series of amendments. The proposal is based on informal document GRSP-78-44 and permits Contracting Parties to issue approvals according to the 05 series of amendments, which aligns with Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement.

Proposal to change the transitional provisions in such a way as to allow Contracting Parties to issue approvals according to the 05 series of amendments.

Proposal to remove the prohibition on use the Unique Identifier per the WP.29 decision to change the default application of the UI from a requirement (requiring prohibition in cases where UI does not apply) to a permission (requiring an affirmative statement that UI may be used under a Regulation).

Proposal to remove the prohibition on use the Unique Identifier per the WP.29 decision to change the default application of the UI from a requirement (requiring prohibition in cases where UI does not apply) to a permission (requiring an affirmative statement that UI may be used under a Regulation).

Proposal to enable use of a rigid plastic speaker simulator in lieu of the current deformable simulator to facilitate and reduce the costs of testing.

Proposal to enable use of a rigid plastic speaker simulator in lieu of the current deformable simulator to facilitate and reduce the costs of testing.

Proposal to enable the type approval of helmet accessories sold as separate units.

Proposal by the experts from the Ad Hoc Group of Interested Experts on Accessories for Protective Helmets to introduce some corrigendum

Proposal from the Ad Hoc Group on Safety Helmets (Special Interest Group on Accessories for Protective Helmets) to enable the type approval of helmet accessories sold as separate units.

Proposal from GRSP to clarify the treatment of helmet accessories until specifications for the type approval of helmet accessories can be established.

Proposal from the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership (EUROMED).

Comments from the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership (EUROMED).

Proposal to introduce a tolerance for eye protection assessment.

Proposal to address the safety of helmet accessories until such time as specific requirements for the approval of accessories independently of helmets can be established.

Introduces wording to clarify that the performance of protective helmets may be affected by using accessories not tested during the type approval procedure. Changes introduced by customers on helmets are not covered once the helmet has been type-approved.

Presentation concerning the approval of helmet accessories sold separately.

Proposal to avoid trade barriers for aftermarket accessories being used by riders until specific requirements for the homologation of accessories independent from the helmets are defined.

Proposal to enable the approval of helmet accessories independently of the helmet manufacturers pending the establishment of provisions for the approval of accessories compatible with approved helmets.

Comments submitted by Israel on behalf of an association of motorcycle helmet communications equipment manufacturers.

Consolidated update of UN R22 from the informal working group on protective helmets, including:

• Reference headforms (shape, dimensions)
• Oblique impact test method of measuring rotational acceleration
• Product of the spectral distribution of radiation of the signal light and standard illuminant D65
• High speed particle test for visors, and
• Test for photochromic, liquid crystal visors.

IWG 22 Proposal to introduce some corrigendum to the approved document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/25

IWG 22 report and background on the proposal for amendments in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2019/11

Consolidated update of UN R22 from the informal working group on protective helmets, including:

• Reference headforms (shape, dimensions)
• Oblique impact test method of measuring rotational acceleration
• Product of the spectral distribution of radiation of the signal light and standard illuminant D65
• High speed particle test for visors, and
• Test for photochromic, liquid crystal visors.

Proposal developed by the informal working group on protective helmets to introduce new categories of helmets and update provisions, including for sun visors. The new series would tentatively be phased in during 2022-2024.

Consolidated draft text for an updated UN Regulation on protective helmets.

FE simulations of angled impacts the helmeted HIII Head alone compared to the HIII head attached to the HIII neck and a human neck mode

Proposal to modify the frequency of conformity of production inspections and random sampling and to prohibit the use of the DETA program Unique Identifier in place of the approval mark specified in UN R22 because the current mark provides important consumer information that would be lost through use of the UI. This latter prohibition has similarly been approved for child restraint systems (UN R44 and R129).

Position of France concerning the need to update helmet requirements in light of new designs and technologies presenting safety benefits and raising new safety concerns.

Proposal from the GRSP secretariat to prohibit the use of the DETA program Unique Identifier in place of the approval mark specified in UN R22 because the current mark provides important consumer information that would be lost through use of the UI. This prohibition has similarly been approved for child restraint systems (UN R44 and R129).

Proposal to modify the frequency of conformity of production inspections and random sampling. Absent ISO 9002 certification, inspections would change from “3 times a year” to “1 time a year” (i.e. annual). For ISO 9002-accredited facilities, the amendment would offer authorities flexibility for inspections every 1-2 years depending upon the results of previous inspections.

Review of the Regional Workshop on Motorcycle Safety held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 7 April 2017. The workshop participants included 55 government officials and civil society representatives from 13 countries in the South and South-East Asia region, where 34 per cent of road deaths involve powered two-wheelers.

Notice on Netherland’s sponsored research into head protection for pedal-electric bicycle riders and subsequent technical agreement on helmet testing.

In response to a request during the December 2014 GRSP session to resume discussions on helmet safety and electric bikes, the secretariat has prepared this background note.

Presentation on the UK helmet safety scheme.

Helmets equipped with unapproved integrated sunscreens that modify luminous transmittance and replacement helmet visors that do not meet the luminous transmittance criteria of UN R22 have appeared on the market. France intends to submit a proposal to define sunscreens and permit tinted visors.