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UN R44 Supplement 16 (04 series) · UNECE Regulation No. 44 (ECE R44) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of restraining devices for child occupants of power-driven vehicles ("Child Restraint Systems").

UN R44 — Supplement 16 to the 04 series of amendments

Supplement 15 → 16

Adopted at the WP.29 178th sessionEntry into force 2020-01-11
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What changed
  • As from 1 September 2020, new paragraph 17.20. stops new approvals under this Regulation for child restraint systems other than Group 3. New paragraph 17.21. stops their extensions as from 1 September 2022.
  • Paragraphs 17.16. to 17.19. now give end dates for the exemption of CRS that form part of certain multi-group child restraint systems. The end dates are 1 September 2020 for new approvals and 1 September 2022 for extensions.
  • In the groups / categories table of paragraph 6.1.3., note (3) now refers to paragraphs 17.16 to 17.21.
Why
  • UN Regulation No. 129 “Phase 3”, when it enters into force, covers all groups and categories except Group III forward facing non integral CRS.
  • From 29 December 2018, belted CRS can be approved to UN Regulation No. 44 or No. 129, as the manufacturer chooses, for an undefined period.
  • CI and ANEC consider it undesirable that CRS manufacturers can still start developing new products according to UN Regulation No. 44 for an undefined period.

Q1What changed7 changes

No new approvals and extensions for CRS other than Group 3 (paras. 17.20. and 17.21.)

New paragraph 17.20.: as from 1 September 2020, no new approvals are granted under this Regulation to child restraint systems other than Group 3. New paragraph 17.21.: as from 1 September 2022, no extensions are granted under this Regulation to child restraint systems other than Group 3.

As from 1 September 2020, no new approvals shall be granted under this Regulation to child restraint systems other than Group 3.
As from 1 September 2022, no extensions shall be granted under this Regulation to child restraint systems other than Group 3.

End dates for the multi-group exemption of integral ISOFIX CRS (paras. 17.16. and 17.17.)

Paragraph 17.16. stops new approvals of integral class CRS of groups 0, 0+ and 1 with ‘ISOFIX attachments’ as from 1 September 2017. Paragraph 17.17. stops extensions for these CRS as from 1 September 2020. Before, neither paragraph applied to CRS that formed part of a multi-group child restraint system also approved for group 2 (or II) and above. These CRS are now exempted until 1 September 2020 for new approvals and until 1 September 2022 for extensions.

As from 1 September 2017, no new approvals shall be granted under this Regulation to integral class child restraint systems of groups 0, 0+ and 1 that are equipped with ‘ISOFIX attachments’ (as specified in paragraph 6.3.2. of this Regulation), unless they ). CRS that form part of a multi-group child restraint system systems that will are also be approved for group 2 and above are exempted until 1 September 2020.
As from 1 September 2020, no extensions shall be granted under this Regulation to integral class child restraint systems of groups 0, 0+ and I that are equipped with ‘ISOFIX attachments’ (as specified in paragraph 6.3.2. of this Regulation), unless they ). CRS that form part of a multi-group child restraint system systems that is are also approved for group II 2 and above are exempted until 1 September 2022.

End dates for the multi-group exemption of non-integral group 2 or group 2/3 CRS (paras. 17.18. and 17.19.)

Paragraph 17.18. stops new approvals of non-integral class forward facing CRS of group 2 or group 2/3 as from 1 September 2019. Paragraph 17.19. stops extensions for these CRS as from 1 September 2023. Before, neither paragraph applied to CRS that formed part of a multi-group child restraint system that will also be approved for group 1 and above. These CRS are now exempted until 1 September 2020 for new approvals and until 1 September 2022 for extensions.

As from 1 September 2019, no new approvals shall be granted under this Regulation to non-integral class forward facing child restraint systems of group 2 or group 2/3, unless they . CRS that form part of a multi-group child restraint system systems that will are also be approved for group 1 and above are exempted until 1 September 2020.
As from 1 September 2023, no extensions shall be granted under this Regulation to non-integral class forward facing child restraint systems of group 2 or group 2/3, unless they . CRS that form part of a multi-group child restraint system systems that will are also be approved for group 1 and above are exempted until 1 September 2022.

Groups / categories table and its note (3) (para. 6.1.3.)

In the table of paragraph 6.1.3., the entries “A” and “A(4)” now read “A(3)”, except in the Group III forward facing (non-integral) row. Note (3) now says “New approvals and extensions will be granted in accordance with paragraphs 17.16 to 17.21.”

Group category | | Universal (1) | | Semi-universal (2) | | Restricted | | Specific vehicle | | | CRS | ISOFIX CRS | CRS | ISOFIX CRS | CRS | ISOFIX CRS | CRS | ISOFIX CRS 0 | Carry-cot | A A(3) | NA | A | A(3) | A A(3) | A(3) | NA | A A(3) | A(3) | Rearward facing | A A(3) | NA | A A(3) | A (3) | A A(3) | NA | A A(3) | A(3) 0+ | Rearward facing | A A(3) | NA | A | A(3) | A A(3) | A(3) | NA | A A(3) | A(3) I | Rearward facing | A A(3) | NA | A | A(3) | A A(3) | A(3) | NA | A A(3) | A(3) | Forward facing (integral) | A A(3) | A (3) | A A(3) | A(3) | A A(3) | NA | A A(3) | A(3) | Forward facing (non-integral) | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | Forward facing (non-integral – see paragraph 6.1.12.) | A A(3) | NA | A A(3) | NA | A A(3) | NA | A A(3) | A(3) II | Rearward facing | A A(3) | NA | A A(3) | NA | A A(3) | NA | A | A A(3) | A(3) | Forward facing (integral) | A A(3) | NA | A A(3) | NA | A A(3) | NA | A | A A(3) | A(3) | Forward facing (non integral) | A(4non-integral) | A(3) | NA | A(4A(3) | NA | A(4A(3) | NA | A(4) | A(4A(3) | A(3) III | Rearward facing | A A(3) | NA | A A(3) | NA | A A(3) | NA | A | A A(3) | A(3) | Forward facing (integral) | A A(3) | NA | A A(3) | NA | A A(3) | NA | A | A A(3) | A(3) | Forward facing (non integralnon-integral) | A | NA | A | NA | A | NA | A | A With: CRS: Child restraint system A: Applicable NA: Not Applicable ______________________ (1) ISOFIX universal CRS means forward facing restraints for use in vehicles with positions equipped with ISOFIX anchorages system and a top tether anchorage. (2) ISOFIX semi universal CRS means: Forward facing restraints equipped with support leg or Rearward facing restraints equipped with a support leg or a top tether strap for use in vehicles with positions equipped with ISOFIX anchorages system and a top tether anchorage if needed Or rearward facing restraints, supported by the vehicle dashboard, for use in the front passenger seat equipped with ISOFIX anchorages system, Or lateral facing position restraint equipped if needed with an anti-rotation device for use in vehicles with positions equipped with ISOFIX anchorages system and top tether anchorage if needed. (3) New approvals and extensions will be granted in accordance with paragraphs 17.16. and 17.17. (4) New approvals and extensions will be granted in accordance with paragraphs 17.18. and 17.19 to 17.21. | | | | | | | | |
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Q2Why it changed

Proposed by
Expert from the European Association for the Co-ordination of Consumer Representation in Standardisation on behalf of Consumers International
Working party
GRSP, 64th session (December 2018)

Reasons

  • With UN Regulation No. 129 “Phase 3” due 29 December 2018, all groups and categories except Group III forward facing non integral CRS are covered.

    Source
    “With the foreseen entering into force of "Phase 3" of UN Regulation No. 129 (belted Enhanced Child Restraint Systems (ECRS)) on 29 December 2018, all groups and categories except Group III forward facing non integral CRS are covered.”

  • From that date on, belted CRS can be approved according to UN Regulation No. 44 or No. 129, at the discretion of the manufacturer. This is possible for an undefined period.

    Sources (2)
    “From that date on, belted CRS can be approved according to either UN Regulations Nos. 44 or 129 at the discretion of the manufacturer for an undefined period.”
    “Accordingly, he explained that belted CRS could be still approved according to UN Regulation No. 44 for an undefined period.”

  • CI and ANEC consider it undesirable that CRS manufacturers can still start developing new products according to UN Regulation No. 44 for an undefined period. The results are two levels of protection on the market, confusion amongst consumers and less encouragement to develop products to the latest standard.

    Sources (3)
    “CI and ANEC consider it undesirable that CRS manufacturers are still allowed to start developing new products according to UN Regulation No. 44 for an undefined period, resulting in:”
    “Two categories of products offering two levels of protection that can be introduced on the market”
    “Less encouragement for manufacturers to develop products to the latest standard.”

  • No Contracting Party signed only UN Regulation No. 44 without signing UN Regulation No. 129. Therefore, there is no risk that newly developed ECRS would be withheld from certain markets.

    Source
    “There are no Contracting Parties that signed only UN Regulation No. 44 without signing UN Regulation No. 129. Therefore, there is no risk that newly developed ECRS would be withheld from certain markets.”

  • CI and ANEC propose that no new approvals of UN Regulation No. 44 be granted to CRS as of 1 September 2020. They also propose to amend the transitional provisions accordingly.

    Source
    “Therefore CI and ANEC propose that no new approvals of UN Regulation No. 44 be granted to CRS as of [1 September 2020], and that transitional provisions will be amended accordingly.”

Document trail

  1. 2018-09ProposalECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/2018/26Proposal by the expert from ANEC on behalf of Consumers International
  2. —Working party adoptsECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRSP/64GRSP session report, para. 20: GRSP adopted the proposal as amended by Annex IV
  3. 2019-04Sent to WP.29ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2019/36Text that GRSP adopted and sent to WP.29 and AC.1
  4. 2019-06WP.29 adoptsECE/TRANS/WP.29/1147Adopted at the 178th session (session report, para. 134)
  5. 2020-01-11In forceC.N.11.2020.TREATIES-XI.B.16.44UN depositary notification

Q3Who is affected

Vehicle manufacturer

  • No direct action for this role.

Component supplier

  • Check which of your CRS other than Group 3 need new approvals before 1 September 2020 (para. 17.20.).
  • Plan any extensions for CRS other than Group 3 before 1 September 2022 (para. 17.21.).
  • For multi-group CRS, check the new exemption end dates in paragraphs 17.16. to 17.19.

Technical service / Approval authority

  • Be ready for the dates of paragraphs 17.20. and 17.21. for child restraint systems other than Group 3.
  • Be ready for the exemption end dates for multi-group CRS in paragraphs 17.16. to 17.19.

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