AS/NZS 1754:2024
Child Restraint Systems for Use in Motor Vehicles
Standard specifies requirements for restraining devices for child occupants of passenger cars and their derivatives, such devices being intended, when properly selected, correctly installed and correctly adjusted, to reduce the risk of bodily injury in a vehicle impact.
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AS/NZS 1754:2024 Child restraint systems for use in motor vehicles
Preface
Section 1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Terms and definitions
1.4 Type designation
1.5 Product conformity
Section 2 Materials
2.1 Webbing
2.2 Metal parts or coated metal parts
2.3 Flammability
2.3.1 Fabrics and padding materials
2.3.2 Other chair materials
2.4 Toxicity
2.5 Plastics stabilization
2.6 Thread
2.7 Recycling
2.8 Heat conditioning
Section 3 Design and construction
3.1 Extent of protection
3.2 Restraint system
3.2.1 General requirements
3.2.2 Type A1 child restraints
3.2.3 Type A2 child restraints
3.2.4 Type A3 child restraints
3.2.5 Type A4 child restraints
3.2.6 Type B child restraints
3.2.7 Type C1 child harness
3.2.8 Type C2 child harness
3.2.9 Type D child restraints
3.2.10 Type E8 child restraints
3.2.11 Type E10 child restraints
3.2.12 Type F child restraints
3.2.13 Type G child restraints
3.2.14 Type H converter
3.3 Securing device
3.4 Quick-release device
3.5 Anchoring and attachment system
3.5.1 Provision of anchoring system
3.5.2 Requirements for the top tether and anchorage components
3.5.3 Requirements for the lower attachment components and fittings
3.6 Rigid components
3.7 Removable items
3.7.1 General
3.8 Adjusters
3.9 Corrosion protection of metal parts
3.10 Durability of components
3.11 Workmanship and finish
3.11.1 General
3.11.2 Hazardous sharp edges and hazardous sharp points
3.11.3 Ingestion or inhalation hazards
3.11.4 Projections
3.11.5 Bite resistance of fabric shoulder pads
3.11.6 Metal parts
3.12 Devices positioned over the pelvic region
3.13 Child restraints designed for children with disabilities
3.14 Child restraint suitability for use on aircraft
Section 4 Performance
4.1 General
4.2 Dynamic performance of the child restraint
4.2.1 General requirements
4.2.2 Type A1 and A1/0 child restraints
4.2.3 Type A2 and A2/0 child restraints
4.2.4 Type A3 and A3/0 child restraints
4.2.5 Type A4 and A4/0 child restraints
4.2.6 Type B child restraints
4.2.7 Type D child restraints
4.2.8 Type E8 child restraints
4.2.9 Type E10 and Type F child restraints
4.2.10 Type G child restraints
4.2.11 Type H Converter
4.2.12 Type C1 and C2 child restraints
4.3 Dynamic performance of upper anchorage components
4.4 Dynamic performance with extended top tether straps
4.5 Child restraints suitable for aircraft
Section 5 Testing
5.1 General
5.2 Test dummies
5.2.1 General
5.2.2 Test dummies for dynamic testing
5.2.3 Test dummies for determining the force required to operate adjusters in accordance with Item 3.8(c)
5.3 Calibration of TNO test dummies
5.4 Child restraint test specimen
5.5 Removable items
5.6 Child restraint attachment method
5.7 Additional testing requirements
5.7.1 Reclining child restraints
5.7.2 Seatbelt lock-offs
5.7.3 Seatbelt locking device
5.7.4 Cross-chest devices
5.7.5 Other child restraint system features
5.7.6 Lap‑belt positioning device
5.8 Child restraints suitable for aircraft
5.9 Child restraint with variation for a child with disability
Section 6 Informative information
6.1 General requirements
6.1.1 Scope of section
6.1.2 Language
6.1.3 Print size and contrast
6.1.4 Illustrations
6.1.5 Photographs
6.1.6 Durability of marking
6.1.7 Adhesion of labels
6.1.8 Use of product name
6.1.9 Standard warning heading format
6.2 Packaging requirements
6.2.1 Packaged product
6.2.2 Consumer protection
6.2.3 Flexible plastic packaging
6.2.4 Information to be supplied on packaging
6.3 Quick reference guide
6.3.1 General
6.3.2 Format
6.3.3 Critical tasks for Types A, A/0, B, D, and G
6.3.4 Critical tasks for Types E8, E10 and F booster seats
6.4 Videos
6.5 Instructions for installation and use
6.5.1 General information
6.5.2 Instructions for the top tether
6.5.3 Instructions for aircraft use
6.5.4 Instructions for maintenance
6.6 Information to be supplied on a swing tag or label
6.7 Marking
6.7.1 General
6.7.2 Shoulder height marking
6.7.3 Marking on fabric covers
6.7.4 Marking for removable item or feature to position an infants head
Section 7 Child restraint for a child with disability
7.1 General
7.2 Variation for child restraint for a child with disability
7.2.1 Preventing the quick-release device (buckle) being released
7.2.2 Preventing slackening of the harness
7.2.3 Preventing the shoulder strap being taken off the shoulders
7.2.4 Preventing the sash belt becoming loose on a booster seat
7.2.5 Preventing the lap belt from becoming loose on a booster seat
7.2.6 Preventing a seatbelt buckle from being released for a booster seat
7.2.7 Additional postural support – torso strap or combination of straps
7.2.8 Additional postural support – vest
7.2.9 Additional postural support – footrest
7.2.10 Use of removable items to support a child with respiratory conditions
7.3 Performance for child restraint for a child with disability
7.4 Testing for child restraint for a child with disability
7.4.1 Testing conducted simultaneously with dynamic testing in Section 5
7.4.2 Variations requiring additional testing
7.4.3 Booster seats, postural support and vests for larger children
7.5 Additional information provided on packaging of child restraint for a child with disability
7.5.1 General
7.5.2 Information on the child restraint packaging
7.5.3 Information on a separate package for an additional part(s) for the variation to the child restraint
7.5.4 Statement of variation
7.6 Additional instructions for child restraint for a child with disability
7.7 Additional marking for child restraints suitable for a child with disability
Appendix A (normative) Clothing for test dummies
Appendix B (normative) Spacers for attachment to test dummies
Appendix C (normative) Instructions to be supplied for installation of the upper anchorage kit
Appendix D (normative) Required dummy types
Appendix E (informative) Explanation of shoulder designation
Appendix F (normative) Product conformity
Bibliography
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References
Unified hexagon bolts, screws and nuts (UNC and UNF threads)
Methods of Testing Child Restraints, Method 1: Dynamic Testing
Methods of testing child restraints - Method 10: Bite test
Methods of testing child restraints - Method 11: Measuring energy attenuation
Methods of testing child restraints - Method 3: Dynamic testing of upper anchorage components and top tether extension straps
Methods of testing child restraints - Part 4: Determination of the force required to adjust a harness
Methods of testing child restraints - Method 5: Determination of quick-release device and low attachment connector actuation force
Methods of testing child restraints - Method 7: Test for suitability of seatbelt length
Methods of testing child restraints - Method 8: Test for suitability of booster seat profile
Methods of testing child restraints - Method 9: Test for length of seating surface on a booster seat
Restraint systems for motor vehicles - Performance tests - Determination of locking angle of a tilt-lock adjustment device
Safety of toys Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties
Safety of Toys, Part 3: Migration of certain elements
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AS/NZS 1754:2024 Child restraint systems for use in motor vehicles
Preface
Section 1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Terms and definitions
1.4 Type designation
1.5 Product conformity
Section 2 Materials
2.1 Webbing
2.2 Metal parts or coated metal parts
2.3 Flammability
2.3.1 Fabrics and padding materials
2.3.2 Other chair materials
2.4 Toxicity
2.5 Plastics stabilization
2.6 Thread
2.7 Recycling
2.8 Heat conditioning
Section 3 Design and construction
3.1 Extent of protection
3.2 Restraint system
3.2.1 General requirements
3.2.2 Type A1 child restraints
3.2.3 Type A2 child restraints
3.2.4 Type A3 child restraints
3.2.5 Type A4 child restraints
3.2.6 Type B child restraints
3.2.7 Type C1 child harness
3.2.8 Type C2 child harness
3.2.9 Type D child restraints
3.2.10 Type E8 child restraints
3.2.11 Type E10 child restraints
3.2.12 Type F child restraints
3.2.13 Type G child restraints
3.2.14 Type H converter
3.3 Securing device
3.4 Quick-release device
3.5 Anchoring and attachment system
3.5.1 Provision of anchoring system
3.5.2 Requirements for the top tether and anchorage components
3.5.3 Requirements for the lower attachment components and fittings
3.6 Rigid components
3.7 Removable items
3.7.1 General
3.8 Adjusters
3.9 Corrosion protection of metal parts
3.10 Durability of components
3.11 Workmanship and finish
3.11.1 General
3.11.2 Hazardous sharp edges and hazardous sharp points
3.11.3 Ingestion or inhalation hazards
3.11.4 Projections
3.11.5 Bite resistance of fabric shoulder pads
3.11.6 Metal parts
3.12 Devices positioned over the pelvic region
3.13 Child restraints designed for children with disabilities
3.14 Child restraint suitability for use on aircraft
Section 4 Performance
4.1 General
4.2 Dynamic performance of the child restraint
4.2.1 General requirements
4.2.2 Type A1 and A1/0 child restraints
4.2.3 Type A2 and A2/0 child restraints
4.2.4 Type A3 and A3/0 child restraints
4.2.5 Type A4 and A4/0 child restraints
4.2.6 Type B child restraints
4.2.7 Type D child restraints
4.2.8 Type E8 child restraints
4.2.9 Type E10 and Type F child restraints
4.2.10 Type G child restraints
4.2.11 Type H Converter
4.2.12 Type C1 and C2 child restraints
4.3 Dynamic performance of upper anchorage components
4.4 Dynamic performance with extended top tether straps
4.5 Child restraints suitable for aircraft
Section 5 Testing
5.1 General
5.2 Test dummies
5.2.1 General
5.2.2 Test dummies for dynamic testing
5.2.3 Test dummies for determining the force required to operate adjusters in accordance with Item 3.8(c)
5.3 Calibration of TNO test dummies
5.4 Child restraint test specimen
5.5 Removable items
5.6 Child restraint attachment method
5.7 Additional testing requirements
5.7.1 Reclining child restraints
5.7.2 Seatbelt lock-offs
5.7.3 Seatbelt locking device
5.7.4 Cross-chest devices
5.7.5 Other child restraint system features
5.7.6 Lap‑belt positioning device
5.8 Child restraints suitable for aircraft
5.9 Child restraint with variation for a child with disability
Section 6 Informative information
6.1 General requirements
6.1.1 Scope of section
6.1.2 Language
6.1.3 Print size and contrast
6.1.4 Illustrations
6.1.5 Photographs
6.1.6 Durability of marking
6.1.7 Adhesion of labels
6.1.8 Use of product name
6.1.9 Standard warning heading format
6.2 Packaging requirements
6.2.1 Packaged product
6.2.2 Consumer protection
6.2.3 Flexible plastic packaging
6.2.4 Information to be supplied on packaging
6.3 Quick reference guide
6.3.1 General
6.3.2 Format
6.3.3 Critical tasks for Types A, A/0, B, D, and G
6.3.4 Critical tasks for Types E8, E10 and F booster seats
6.4 Videos
6.5 Instructions for installation and use
6.5.1 General information
6.5.2 Instructions for the top tether
6.5.3 Instructions for aircraft use
6.5.4 Instructions for maintenance
6.6 Information to be supplied on a swing tag or label
6.7 Marking
6.7.1 General
6.7.2 Shoulder height marking
6.7.3 Marking on fabric covers
6.7.4 Marking for removable item or feature to position an infants head
Section 7 Child restraint for a child with disability
7.1 General
7.2 Variation for child restraint for a child with disability
7.2.1 Preventing the quick-release device (buckle) being released
7.2.2 Preventing slackening of the harness
7.2.3 Preventing the shoulder strap being taken off the shoulders
7.2.4 Preventing the sash belt becoming loose on a booster seat
7.2.5 Preventing the lap belt from becoming loose on a booster seat
7.2.6 Preventing a seatbelt buckle from being released for a booster seat
7.2.7 Additional postural support – torso strap or combination of straps
7.2.8 Additional postural support – vest
7.2.9 Additional postural support – footrest
7.2.10 Use of removable items to support a child with respiratory conditions
7.3 Performance for child restraint for a child with disability
7.4 Testing for child restraint for a child with disability
7.4.1 Testing conducted simultaneously with dynamic testing in Section 5
7.4.2 Variations requiring additional testing
7.4.3 Booster seats, postural support and vests for larger children
7.5 Additional information provided on packaging of child restraint for a child with disability
7.5.1 General
7.5.2 Information on the child restraint packaging
7.5.3 Information on a separate package for an additional part(s) for the variation to the child restraint
7.5.4 Statement of variation
7.6 Additional instructions for child restraint for a child with disability
7.7 Additional marking for child restraints suitable for a child with disability
Appendix A (normative) Clothing for test dummies
Appendix B (normative) Spacers for attachment to test dummies
Appendix C (normative) Instructions to be supplied for installation of the upper anchorage kit
Appendix D (normative) Required dummy types
Appendix E (informative) Explanation of shoulder designation
Appendix F (normative) Product conformity
Bibliography
AS/NZS 1754:2024
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