ANALYSIS OF THE EU HOMOLOGATION OF RETRO-REFLECTIVE DEVICES

ANALYSIS OF THE EU HOMOLOGATION OF RETRO-REFLECTIVE DEVICES

RELEASE DATE：2022-02-19 14:44
Brief: In order to clarify and streamline the lighting and light-signaling Regulations in series, WP29 has combines the provisions of individual UN Regulations Nos. 3, 27, 69, 70, and 104 (hereinafter as old regulations) into a single Regulation, R150. The manufacturer will only be able to apply for new type approval in accordance with R150 for the retro-reflect devices of motor vehicles and their trailers.



TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
From 15 November 2021：
• Contracting Parties applying R150 shall cease to grant new type approval applications to Regulations in old version;
• The certificate of old version Regulations will be permanently valid, and the manufacturers as the holders can apply for extensions according to these regulations and their amendments.
• In the case of after-market components for replacement purposes, applications may also be made under the old regulation

SCOPE
• Retro-reflectors of the Classes IA, IB, IIIA, IIIB and IVA
• Retro-reflective Markings of the Classes C, D, E and F
• Retro-reflective Marking Plates for Heavy and Long Vehicles of the Classes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
• Retro-reflective Marking Plates for Slow Moving Vehicles of the Classes 1 and 2
• Advance Warning Triangles of Type 1 and 2

TYPE APPROVAL PROCEDURES
• Documents preparation
• Samples preparation and testing
• Factory Audit（accept IATF16949 / ISO9001 certificate to instead onsite factory audit）
• Submit documents
• Issuance of certificate

TESTING ITEMS

　
　
Retro-reflectors
Retro-reflective Markings
Retro-reflective Marking Plates
Warning Triangles
IA, IB
IIIA, IIIB
IVA
C
D，E
F
Heavy and Long Vehicles
SMV
1, 2, 3, 4
5
1, 2
1, 2
Shape and dimensions
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Photometric specification
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Colorimetric specification
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Resistance to heat
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Resistance to water penetration
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Resistance to fuels
X
X
X
X
A
X
X
X
X
X
Resistance to lubricating oils
X
X
X
A
X
Resistance to corrosion
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Resistance of the accessible rear face of mirror-backed
X
X
X
Resistance to weathering
X
X
X
X
X
X
Stability of photometric properties
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Resistance to cleaning
X
X
X
X
Bonding strength
X
X
X
X
X
Flexing
A
A
A
A
A
Resistance to impact
X
Rigidity of plates
A
A
A
A
A
Colour-fastness
X
X
X
Clearance to ground
Mechanical solidity test
Resistance to heat and low-temperature
Stability against wind
X
*X=Applicable; A=As Applicable
For the detailed type approval program, including sample requirements, test plan, the whole cycle, and cost of the project, please contact us.

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EU HOMOLOGATION PLEASE CONTACT

ATIC Alex
Alex He
Component Homologation Department  
ATIC Senior Project Engineer, erved as R&D engineer in a well-known OEM company. She is focusing on the one-stop compliance, testing and certification solutions for EV key components
Phone: +86 15518506723
Email: alex.he@atic-cn.com