This means that Calspan is able to perform compliance testing with results that are recognized by the government. Test requirements for juvenile accessories are determined by the degree in which the product interacts with a child restraint.Ĭalspan holds the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) contract for the performance of tests required by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard(FMVSS) No. FMVSS 213 has no standards for accessories, so the product cannot pass or fail, but it can be claimed to be in compliance with FMVSS 213.
There is no test designed specifically for juvenile accessories, however in the United States, many retailers require these accessory products to be tested to the FMVSS 213 standard. Position of the product within the vehicle (front facing, rear facing, various recline angles) Selling Juvenile Accessory Products in the US Market: How the product is connected to the vehicle (type 1 seat belt, type 2 seat belt, latch, tether)
Minimum and maximum child weight restrictions for the specific seat The restraint system must comply in all possible and applicable installations as outlined in the manufacturer’s instruction manual. No seal of approval is necessary to be on the packaging, however, manufacturers must be able to supply documentation at any point in time to prove their product has been tested and complies with FMVSS 213. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to self-certify their product. Looking to get any of the following products into the US Market?Ī Child Restraint System (CRS) must be in compliance with FMVSS 213 in order to sell in the U.S.