CLEPA presentation asserting that inflatable car seat systems being approved under UN R44 fail to comply with the regulation’s requirements because the lap portion of the belt intrudes into the abdomen of the dummy, leading to a submarining situation.

Proposal aimed at preventing unintentional disengagement of ISOFIX child restraint systems from their anchor points.

Submission aimed at preventing different interpretations of the phrase “positively guide the lap strap” during the dynamic test.

Text adopted by the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) at its fiftieth session to update provisions of UN Regulation No. 44.

Submission from France and Germany further explaining why belt guide devices such as that cited by CLEPA in document GRSP-50-09 cannot be approved as a child restraint system. Document GRSP-50-28 provided results of the Latin NCAP crash tests.

Submission from the Netherlands to more precisely explain the phrase “positively guide the lap strap” to prevent erroneous interpretations of the dynamic test procedure under UN R44.

Proposal to introduce minimum force and two-action release requirements to prevent children from inadvertantly disengaging ISOFIX child restraints.

Czech Republic defense of its approval of the BEDI inflatable car seat system in response to the CLEPA assertion that such seats fail to meet UN R44 requirements.

The current CRS label describes the dangers of using a child restraint system with an active front seat passenger airbag and was designed to correspond with the in-vehicle label of UN R94. Since the latter has been changed into a style without text, this proposal similarly revises the CRS version.

Presentation detailing non-compliance issues identified in child seat belt guides and inflatable child seat systems.

Document GRSP/2012/5 proposes amendments to UN R44 to prevent the unintentional disengagement of ISOFIX child restraint systems. This submission from Japan proposes additional provisions for CRS configurations where the main seat body can be disengaged from the ISOFIX chassis.

Submission from France to introduce provisions that would prevent unintentional disengagement of ISOFIX child restraint systems from their anchor points.

Pursuant to the Forum project to clarify definitions and avoid conflicting use of acronyms, France has submitted this list of acronyms and abbreviations used in UN R44 on child restraint systems.

Updated proposal from the Netherlands to prevent different interpretations of the phrase “positively guide the lap strap” during the dynamic test.

Proposal from France to prevent users or other vehicle occupants from unintentionally disengaging ISOFIX child restraint systems from their anchor points.

Japanese proposal to add an additional corridor and specifications for the aceleration-type sled procedure used in Japan per the testing using acceleration and deceleration-type sleds.

Revised proposal from France to prevent users or other vehicle occupants from unintentionally disengaging ISOFIX child restraint systems from their anchor points.

Text adopted by the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) aimed at preventing unintentional disengagement of ISOFIX child restraint systems from their anchor points.

Proposal from the Netherlands to prevent different interpretations of the phrase “positively guide the lap strap” during the dynamic test prescribed in UN R44.

Proposal from the France on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on UN Regulation No. 44. It aims to clarify the lap strap interaction with the dummy and its assessment as well as improving the overturning test procedure in light of recent findings.

Proposal from the France, on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG), to clarify the definition of submarining as used in Regulation No. 44.

Correction to the Russian-language version of the text.

Amendments to the proposal from the France on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on UN Regulation No. 44 which aims to clarify the lap strap interaction with the dummy and its assessment as well as improving the overturning test procedure in light of recent findings.

Presentation on the proposal to amend UN R44 in order to clarify seat belt lap-strap interaction with the child dummy in the testing of child restraint systems.

Latin NCAP press release: “Safety levels of cars in Latin America still too low but some brands are making progress”.

Revised amendments to the proposal from the France on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on UN Regulation No. 44 which aims to clarify the lap strap interaction with the dummy and its assessment as well as improving the overturning test procedure in light of recent findings.

Text from Japan proposing to extend the overturning test to a broader range of child restraint systems.

Overview of the “dilemma” presented by prohibition of dual approvals under UN Regulation 44 and i-size CRS.

Text as adopted by the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) at its 52nd session to improve lap-strap placement procedures and to introduce improved overturning test procedures to reduce the risk of child ejection.

Review of open issues concerning ISOFIX child restraint systems.

The CRS informal group has decided to consolidate the three phases of its work into UN R[129] to avoid having two parallel CRS regulations. Once all phases have entered into force, approvals would cease under UN R44.

ANEC/Consumers International (CI) views in response to the CLEPA proposal to allow the use of R44 approved belted infant carriers in combination with an i-size base.

Presentation on results of test procedure assessments conducted by Dorel.

Correction of an error in the earlier Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 5 to the 03 series of UN Regulation No. 44.

Presentation for discussion of child seat submarining behaviors and related abdominal and other injuries.

Testing with NPACS anchorage points.

The present requirement for booster with belt guides for the diagonal belt is more stringent than for boosters without belt guides. This proposal aligns the requirement for belt disengagement with the requirements for other child restraint systems ((e.g. the displacement criteria and the criteria as indicated in Annex 15, para. 6.2.4.) and at the same time proposes new language to clarify the affected text.

The text prepared by Spain on behalf of the Technical Services Group (TSG) on Regulation No. 44. The proposed amendment is intended to clarify a number of technical provisions in the regulation.

Proposal from Japan to extend the overturning test to a broader range of child restraint systems, to require load application devices on the dummy, and from the Netherlands to correct an error in the Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 5 to the 03 series, as adopted by the Working Party on Passive Safety (GRSP) at its 54th session based on document GRSP/2013/10 as amended by Annex IV to the session report and on document GRSP/2013/20 not amended.

Presentation on the promising results of research into the use of shield systems to secure children in child seats.

Proposal to align UN R44 with UN R129 with respect to the references to European standard EN 71:2009 (which specifies safety requirements for toys, especially with regard to chemical composition, flammability, and other mechanical and physical properties).

Updated proposal to clarify various technical provisions as developed by the Technical Services Group (TSG) on Regulation No. 44.

Proposal to clarify UN R44 and align the text with that of UN R129 on enhanced child restraint systems.

Part 3 of 3 of the EEVC report on the design and evaluation of the Q10 child dummy which is the latest extension to the new generation of child dummies called Q-dummies. The Q-dummies were developed to replace the P-dummies in the UN Regulation 44 and in consumer testing. EEVC Working Groups 12 (Biomechanics) and 18 (Child Safety) collaborated on joint research to evaluate the Q-Series and recommended that they replace the P-Series in UN Regulation 44.

Part 1 of 3 of the EEVC report on the design and evaluation of the Q10 child dummy which is the latest extension to the new generation of child dummies called Q-dummies. The Q-dummies were developed to replace the P-dummies in the UN Regulation 44 and in consumer testing. EEVC Working Groups 12 (Biomechanics) and 18 (Child Safety) collaborated on joint research to evaluate the Q-Series and recommended that they replace the P-Series in UN Regulation 44.

Part 2 of 3 of the EEVC report on the design and evaluation of the Q10 child dummy which is the latest extension to the new generation of child dummies called Q-dummies. The Q-dummies were developed to replace the P-dummies in the UN Regulation 44 and in consumer testing. EEVC Working Groups 12 (Biomechanics) and 18 (Child Safety) collaborated on joint research to evaluate the Q-Series and recommended that they replace the P-Series in UN Regulation 44.

Presentation on the evolution of Scandinavian regulations and policies on rearward-facing child restraint systems.

Request to move UN R44 on child restraint systems to the “B list” of regulations (eventual consideration for inclusion in the whole vehicle type approval) from the “A list” of regulations identified for use in the first phase implementation of the IWVTA system.

Text prepared by the UN R44 Technical Services Group to clarify the regulation, including test failure parameters, CRS displacement or locking systems, seat installation color coding systems, and use of load limiting devices. The test procedure would be modified, including an increase in the applied load to exceed the maximum allowed resistance to permit sliding of the strap through the quick adjuster and through rigid parts, increased tolerances related thereto, deletion of the option for shorter shift (deemed unnecessary since it is a test on the strap, not on the complete component), and modification of drawings to improve consistency with the text.

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

Text prepared by the UN R44 Technical Services Group to clarify the regulation, including test failure parameters, CRS displacement or locking systems, seat installation color coding systems, and use of load limiting devices. The test procedure would be modified, including an increase in the applied load to exceed the maximum allowed resistance to permit sliding of the strap through the quick adjuster and through rigid parts, increased tolerances related thereto, deletion of the option for shorter shift (deemed unnecessary since it is a test on the strap, not on the complete component), and modification of drawings to improve consistency with the text.

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

Reference prepared by the WP.29 secretariat

Proposal to clarify what is and what is not permitted on airbag labels in order to address deviations encountered in current labeling.

Presentation on UN R44 and its limit on the use of booster cushion as defined in ECE R129 to children taller than 125 cm.

ANEC considers it undesirable that CRS manufacturers still can develop new products according to R44 for an undefined period. Therefore ANEC propose that no new R44 approvals be granted to Isofix integral CRS as of [9 July 2016], and that transitional provisions be amended accordingly.

Text prepared by the UN R44 Technical Services Group to clarify the regulation, including test failure parameters, CRS displacement or locking systems, seat installation color coding systems, and use of load limiting devices. The test procedure would be modified, including an increase in the applied load to exceed the maximum allowed resistance to permit sliding of the strap through the quick adjuster and through rigid parts, increased tolerances related thereto, deletion of the option for shorter shift (deemed unnecessary since it is a test on the strap, not on the complete component), and modification of drawings to improve consistency with the text.

Review of questions concerning the possibility of approvals for belt-only integral ECRS (i.e., no ISOFIX attachments).

Proposal to harmonize information in the airbag warning label on the correct installation of Child Restraint Systems (CRS).

Proposal to limit the use of a booster cushion (booster seat without backrest) with children of a stature greater than 125 cm and the application for type approval of such CRS only in mass Group III for children of mass from 22 kg to 36 kg. The proposal is submitted on behalf of the CRS informal working group.

Proposal to clarify that a guide strap which constrains the shoulder strap of the adult seat belt in a position to suit the child in a child restraint system cannot be approved as a separate CRS under UN R44.

Copy of GRSP/2015/32 for discussion during the 54th CRS informal group session. This proposal would limit the use of booster cushions (booster seats without backrest) to children taller than 125 cm and limit their type approval under UN R44 to Group III.

Data to support change from plastic to aluminum hip cup in order to resolve Q-dummy problem where the plastic cup has not been strong enough to retain the hip joint (ball and socket) in position.

Presentation of proposal for interim solution to allow for booster cushions without a backrest to be kept in UN R44 (but prohibited for children smaller than 125 cm) pending development of provisions for non-integral i-Size booster seats with integrated backrest under UN R129 (Phase2).

Reference document for 54th CRS informal group discussion providing background on child stature discussions under the EU EPOCh (Enabling Protection for Older Children) project.

Presentation and proposal for clarification of language to avoid marking of stand-alone CRS that can be used as part of a modular CRS with markings under UN Regulation No. 44 and to ensure that all elements of a modular system are clearly tested, approved, and marked as parts of that modular system under UN R129.

Proposal to strip ISOFIX CRS provisions from UN R44 and to cease all new type approvals for CRS under UN R44 from November 2016 in deference to UN R129 on Enhanced CRS.

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

Proposal to introduce test procedures from the US FMVSS 302 with regard to the burning behavior/flammability of materials used in child restraint systems. The proposal requests a GRSP decision on the maximum burn rate limit.

US comments on child restraint systems based upon NHTSA’s National Child Restraint Use Special Study (NCRUSS), including recommendations on their installation, use, and testing thresholds.

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

Proposal for pictogram label to indicate that booster cushions without a backrest are only suitable for children between 125 and 150 cm tall while boosters with a backrest may be used for children from 105 cm tall.

Updated report (based on the previous report GRSP-58-22) for presentation to the 59th GRSP session.

Proposal to amend the toxicity and flammability declarations via references to EN71 (European safety standards), taking into account procedures of FMVSS 302.

Proposal to improve the translation into Russian of the text originally adopted in its English version and to correct a typographical error in the Russian text.

Proposal to strip ISOFIX CRS provisions from UN R44 and to cease all new type approvals for CRS under UN R44 from November 2016 in deference to UN R129 on Enhanced CRS. Presently, all the Contracting Parties applying UN R44 also apply UN R129. Therefore, the proposal seeks to eliminate the possibility to seek new type approvals under either UN R44 or UN R129 by restricting ISOFIX CRS to UN R129.

Proposal to clarify the requirements for CRS utilizing the seat belt lap strap in order to ensure correct installation and testing and to avoid possibly dangerous misinterpretation to the test configuration.

Proposal to limit the use of a booster cushion (booster seat without backrest) with children of a stature greater than 125 cm (i.e., prohibit use of booster cushion for children under 125 cm) and the application for type approval of such CRS only in mass Group III for children of mass from 22 kg to 36 kg and to clarify that a guide strap which constrains the shoulder strap of the adult seat belt in a position to suit the child in a child restraint system cannot be approved as a separate CRS under UN R44.

Presentation on Japanese proposals concerning flammability test procedures, installation of i-size CRS in ISOFIX seating positions, and to amend the footnote regarding the use of the Q10 dummy in the lateral impact test.

Hungary agrees with the proposed change to the airbag label, but recommends the addition of transitional provisions.

Updated proposal from Spain on behalf of the CRS Technical Services Group to align requirements for deceleration test devices with acceleration ones (making explicit that it is mandatory to match the corridor for each test) and to add dummy criteria and compliance with ISO 17025 to the information required in test reports.

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 change the burn-rate in documents GRSP/2016/3, GRSP/2016/5, and GRSP/2016/6 from [250 mm] to the equivalent of the FMVSS 302 specification, i.e., 100 mm.

Proposal to strip ISOFIX CRS provisions from UN R44 and to cease all new type approvals for ISOFIX integral CRS under UN R44 from [November 2016] in deference to UN R129 on Enhanced CRS.

Presentation concerning technical discussions, conclusions, and proposals for CRS bench seat cushion drop tests under UN R44 and UN R129.

Presentation of outcomes of the 59th GRSP session of relevance to child restraints and the CRS informal group.

Working draft proposal to update UN R16 in accordance with the Phase 2 development of UN Regulation Nos. 44 and 129 on child restraint systems, especially with regard to the ISO booster-seat fixtures (B2 and B3).

Proposal to improve the translation into Russian of the text originally adopted in its English version and to correct a typographical error in the Russian text.

Proposal 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).

The proposal also would align requirements for deceleration test devices with acceleration ones (making explicit that it is mandatory to match the corridor for each test) and to add dummy criteria and compliance with ISO 17025 to the information required in test reports.

Proposal to strip ISOFIX CRS provisions from UN R44 and to cease all new type approvals for ISOFIX integral CRS under UN R44 from 1 September 2017 in deference to UN R129 on Enhanced CRS.

Proposal to resolve divergent interpretations with regard to child restraint systems in UN Regulation No. 44.

Input concerning use and misuse of traditional CRS, including manufacturer and consumer adaptations and responses that should be avoided through the development of UN R129.

Revision 3 of the 1958 Agreement allows for a Unique Identifier (UI) under the DETA system as an alternative to the current approval mark. In the case of child restraint systems, the approval mark contains important information for users. Therefore, this proposal would prohibit replacement of the approval mark by the UI.