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UNECE R129 (i-Size)In force

UN Regulation No. 129 — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of enhanced Child Restraint Systems (i-Size)

UNECE-R129Applies from 2013-07-09 SaveOfficial source

Summary

Mandatory in the EU: child restraint systems (car seats) must comply with UNECE R129 (i-Size) — side-impact protection, ISOFIX, height-based sizing.

Scope

Applies to child restraint systems (car seats) for children up to 150 cm tall sold in the EU (mandated via EU Regulation 2019/1012 amending UNECE regulations into EU law). Replaces older UNECE R44 requirements progressively.

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