Council Directive 76/761/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to motor-vehicle headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and to incandescent electric filament lamps for such headlamps
Modified by
  • Actconcerning the conditions of accession of the Hellenic Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties, 11979H, November 19, 1979
  • Actconcerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties, 11985I, November 15, 1985
  • Council Directiveof 25 June 1987amending certain directives on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to industrial products with respect to the distinctive numbers and letters indicating the Member States(87/354/EEC), 31987L0354, July 11, 1987
  • Commission Directiveof 1 August 1989adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/761/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to motor-vehicle headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and to incandescent electric filament lamps for such headlamps(89/517/EEC), 31989L0517, September 12, 1989
  • Actconcerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded(94/C 241/08)Decision of the Council of the European Unionof 1 January 1995adjusting the instruments concerning the accession of new Member States to the European Union(95/1/EC, Euratom, ECSC), 11994N31995D0001, August 29, 1994
  • Decision of the Council of the European Unionof 1 January 1995adjusting the instruments concerning the accession of new Member States to the European Union(95/1/EC, Euratom, ECSC), 31995D0001, January 1, 1995
  • Commission Directive 1999/17/ECof 18 March 1999adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/761/EEC relating to motor vehicle headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and to incandescent electric filament lamps for such headlamps(Text with EEA relevance), 31999L0017, April 12, 1999
  • Actconcerning the conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded, 12003T, September 23, 2003
  • Council Directive 2006/96/ECof 20 November 2006adapting certain Directives in the field of free movement of goods, by reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania, 32006L0096, December 20, 2006
  • Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Councilof 13 July 2009concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor(Text with EEA relevance), 32009R0661, July 31, 2009
  • Council Directive 2013/15/EUof 13 May 2013adapting certain directives in the field of free movement of goods, by reason of the accession of the Republic of Croatia, 32013L0015, June 10, 2013
Council Directiveof 27 July 1976on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to motor vehicle headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and to light sources (filament lamps and others) for use in approved lamp units of motor vehicles and of their trailers(76/761/EEC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European ParliamentOJ No C 76, 7. 4. 1975, p. 37.,Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social CommitteeOJ No C 255, 7. 11. 1975, p. 2.,Whereas the technical requirements which motor vehicles must satisfy pursuant to national laws relate inter alia to headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and their filament lamps;Whereas these requirements differ from one Member State to another; whereas it is therefore necessary that all Member States adopt the same requirements either in addition to or in place of their existing rules, in order, in particular, to allow the EEC type-approval procedure which was the subject of Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailersOJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1., to be introduced in respect of each type of vehicle;Whereas in Directive 76/756/EECSee page 1 of this Official Journal., the Council laid down the common requirements for the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on motor vehicles and their trailers;Whereas a harmonized type-approval procedure for headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and their filament lamps makes it possible for each Member State to check compliance with the common construction and testing requirements and to inform the other Member States of its findings by sending a copy of the component type-approval certificate completed for each type of such headlamp or filament lamp; whereas the placing of an EEC component type-approval mark on all headlamp devices manufactured in conformity with the approved type obviates any need for technical checks on these headlamp devices in the other Member States;Whereas it is desirable to take into account the technical requirements adopted by the UN Economic Commission for Europe in its Regulations No 1 ("Uniform provisions for the approval of motor vehicle headlights emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both")
Economic Commission for Europe, Document
E/ECE/324Addendum 1 of 24 March 1960.
E/ECE/TRANS/505
 and No 2 ("Uniform provisions concerning approval of incandescent electrical lamps for headlights emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both"), which are annexed to the Agreement of 20 March 1958 concerning the adoption of uniform conditions for approval and reciprocal recognition of approval for motor vehicles equipment and parts;Whereas the approximation of national laws relating to motor vehicles entails reciprocal recognition by Member States of the checks carried out by each of them on the basis of the common requirements,HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
Article 11.Each Member State shall grant EC component type-approval for any type of headlamp which functions as a main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamp and for any type of light source (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units which satisfy the construction and testing requirements laid down in the relevant Annexes.2.The Member State which has granted EEC component type-approval shall take the measures required in order to verify that production models conform to the approved type, in so far as this is necessary and if need be in cooperation with the competent authorities in the other Member States. Such verification shall be limited to spot checks.
Article 2Member States shall, for each type of headlamp which functions as a main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamp or for each type of light source (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units which they approve pursuant to Article 1, issue to the manufacturer an EC component type-approval mark conforming to the model shown in Annex I, Appendix 5.Member States shall take all appropriate measures to prevent the use of marks liable to create confusion between headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and light source(s) (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units which have been type-approved pursuant to Article 1, and other devices.
Article 31.No Member State may prohibit the placing on the market of headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and light source(s) (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units on grounds relating to their construction or method of functioning, if they bear the EC component type-approval mark.2.A Member State may prohibit the placing on the market of headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps and light source(s) (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units bearing the EC component type-approval mark which consistently fail to conform to the approved type.That State shall forthwith inform the other Member States and the Commission of the measures taken, specifying the reasons for its decision.
Article 4The competent authorities of the Member States shall inform each other, by means of the procedure specified in Article 4(6) of Directive 70/156/EEC, of each approval which they have granted, refused or withdrawn pursuant to this Directive.
Article 51.If the Member State which has granted EC component type-approval finds that a number of headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps or light source(s) (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units bearing the same EC component type-approval mark do not conform to the type which it has approved, it shall take the necessary measures to ensure that production models conform to the approved type. The competent authorities of that State shall advise those of the other Member States of the measures taken, which may, where there is consistent failure to conform, extend to withdrawal of EEC component type-approval. The said authorities shall take the same measures if they are informed by the competent authorities of another Member State of such failure to conform.2.The competent authorities of Member States shall within one month inform each other of any withdrawal of EEC component type-approval, and of the reasons for such a measure.
Article 6Any decision taken pursuant to the provisions adopted in implementation of this Directive to refuse or withdraw EC component type-approval for a main-beam or a dipped-beam headlamp or for a light source(s) (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units or prohibit their placing on the market or use shall set out in detail the reasons on which it is based. Such decision shall be notified to the party concerned, who shall at the same time be informed of the remedies available to him under the laws in force in the Member States and of the time limits allowed for the exercise of such remedies.
Article 7No Member State may refuse to grant EC type-approval or national type-approval of a vehicle on grounds relating to its headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps or to the light source(s) (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units if these bear the EC component type-approval mark and are fitted in accordance with the requirements laid down in Directive 76/756/EEC.
Article 8No Member State may refuse or prohibit the sale or registration, entry into service or use of a vehicle on grounds relating to its headlamps which function as main-beam and/or dipped-beam headlamps or to the light source(s) (filament lamp(s) and other(s)) for use in approved lamp units if these bear the EC component type-approval mark and are fitted in accordance with the requirements laid down in Directive 76/756/EEC.
Article 9For the purposes of this Directive, "vehicle" means any motor vehicle intended for use on the road, with or without bodywork, having at least four wheels and a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km/h, with the exception of vehicles which run on rails and of agricultural and forestry tractors and all mobile machinery.
Article 10Any amendments necessary to adjust the requirements of the Annexes to take account of technical progress shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 13 of Directive 70/156/EEC.
Article 111.Member States shall adopt and publish the provisions necessary in order to comply with this Directive before 1 July 1977 and shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof. They shall apply these provisions from 1 October 1977 at the latest.2.Once this Directive has been notified, the Member States shall also ensure that the Commission is informed, in sufficient time for it to submit its comments, of any draft laws, regulations or administrative provisions which they propose to adopt in the field covered by this Directive.
Article 12This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
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ANNEX I:Administrative provisions for type approval
Appendix 1:Information document (headlamps)
Appendix 2:Information document (light sources)
Appendix 3:Type-approval certificate (headlamps)
Appendix 4:Type-approval certificate (light sources)
Appendix 5:Models of the EC component type-approval mark
ANNEX II:Scope and technical requirements for headlamps equipped with filament lamps of categories R2 and/or HS1
ANNEX III:Scope and technical requirements for sealed-beam headlamps
ANNEX IV:Scope and technical requirements for headlamps equipped with halogen filament lamps of categories H1, H2, H3, HB3, HB4, H7 and/or H8
ANNEX V:Scope and technical requirements for headlamps equipped with halogen filament lamps of category H4
ANNEX VI:Scope and technical requirements for halogen sealed-beam headlamps
ANNEX VII:Scope and technical requirements for filament lamps for use in approved lamp units
ANNEX VIII:Scope and technical requirements for headlamps equipped with gas-discharge light sources
ANNEX IX:Gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units
Note:As used in the Annexes the term "driving beam" is synonymous with "main beam", and the term "passing beam" is synonymous with "dipped beam".ANNEX IADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TYPE APPROVAL1.This Annex deals with the component type-approval of1.1.motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both, equipped with filament lamps of categories R2 and/or HS1 and complying with the requirements set out in Annex II;1.2.motor vehicle "sealed-beam" headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and complying with the requirements set out in Annex III;1.3.motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both, equipped with halogen filament lamps of categories H1, H2, H3, HB3, HB4, H7 and/or H8 and complying with the requirements set out in Annex IV;1.4.motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both, equipped with halogen filament lamps of category H4 and complying with the requirements set out in Annex V;1.5.halogen "sealed-beam" motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and complying with the requirements set out in Annex VI;1.6.filament lamps for use in approved lamp units of motor vehicles and of their trailers complying with the requirements set out in Annex VII;1.7.motor vehicle headlamps equipped with gas-discharge light sources and complying with the requirements set out in Annex VIII;1.8.gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of motor vehicles complying with the requirements set out in Annex IX.2.APPLICATION FOR EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL2.1.The application for EC component type-approval pursuant to Article 3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a type of headlamp shall be submitted by the manufacturer.2.1.1.A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1.2.1.2.The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests:2.1.2.1.Samples as follows:2.1.2.1.1.of a type of headlamp referred to in points 1.1., 1.3. and 1.4. above: two samples;2.1.2.1.2.of a type of headlamp referred to in points 1.2. and 1.5. above: five samples;2.1.2.1.3.of a type of headlamp referred to in point 1.7. above: two samples with standard gas-discharge light source and one ballast of each type to be used, where applicable;2.1.2.2.for the test of plastic material of which the lenses are made:2.1.2.2.1.thirteen lenses (fourteen lenses in the case of headlamps referred to in point 1.7.);2.1.2.2.2.six (ten) of these lenses may be replaced by six (ten) samples of material, at least 60 mm × 80 mm in size, having a flat or convex outer surface and a substantially flat area (radius of curvature not less than 300 mm) in the middle measuring at least 15 mm × 15 mm;2.1.2.2.3.every such lens or sample of material shall be produced by the method to be used in mass production;2.1.2.2.4.a reflector to which the lenses can be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.2.1.2.3.For testing, where applicable, the UV-resistance of light transmitting components made of plastic material against UV radiation of gas-discharge light sources inside the headlamp:2.1.2.3.1.One sample each of the relevant material as being used in the headlamp or one headlamp sample containing these. Each material sample shall have the same appearance and surface treatment — if any — as intended for use in the headlamp to be approved.2.1.2.3.2.The UV-resistance testing of internal materials to light source radiation is not necessary if low-UV-type gas-discharge light sources are being applied, or if provisions are taken to shield the relevant components from UV radiation, e.g. by glass filters.2.1.2.4.The materials making up the lenses and coatings, if any, shall be accompanied by the test report of the characteristics of these materials and coatings if they have already been tested.2.2.The application for EC component type-approval pursuant to Article 3(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a type of light source shall be submitted by the manufacturer.2.2.1.A model for the information document is given in Appendix 2.2.2.2.The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests:2.2.2.1.of a type of filament lamp referred to in point 1.6. above: five samples of each colour which has been applied for;2.2.2.2.of a type of gas-discharge light source referred to in point 1.8. above: three samples and one sample of the ballast;2.2.2.3.in the case of a type of light source differing only by the trade name or mark from a type that has already been approved, it shall be sufficient to submit:2.2.2.3.1.a declaration by the manufacturer that the type submitted is (except in the trade name or mark) identical to, and has been produced by the same manufacturer as, the type already approved, the latter being identified by its approval code;2.2.2.3.2.two samples bearing the new trade name or mark.3.MARKINGS3.1.The devices submitted for EC component type approval must bear:3.1.1.In the case of headlampsIn the case of headlamps designed to meet the requirements of traffic moving on one side of the road only (either right or left) it is further recommended that the area which can be occulted to prevent discomfort to users in a country where traffic moves on the side of the road opposite to that of the country for which the headlamp was designed should be outlined indelibly on the front lens and explained in the maintenance book of the vehicles. This marking is not necessary, however where the area is clearly apparent from the design.:3.1.1.1.on the lens, the trade name or mark of the manufacturer;3.1.1.2.on the lens and on the main bodyIf the lens cannot be separated from the main body of the headlamp, the provision of a marking area on the lens will suffice., spaces of sufficient size for the approval mark referred to in point 5; these spaces shall be indicated on the drawings referred to in Appendix 1;3.1.1.3.if designed to satisfy the requirements of both right-hand and left-hand traffic, markings indicating the two settings of the optical unit on the vehicle or of the light source on the reflector; these markings shall consist of the letters "R/D" for the position for right-hand traffic and the letters "L/G" for the position for left-hand traffic;3.1.1.4.All beams of lamps referred to in point 1.7 may bear on their light-emitting surface a centre of reference as shown in Annex 6 of the documents mentioned in point 2.1. of Annex VIII.3.1.2.In the case of filament lamps on the cap or bulb, in which latter case the luminous characteristics shall not be adversely affected:3.1.2.1.the trade name or mark of the manufacturer; if the same approval code has been assigned for several trade names or marks, one or more of them will suffice to meet this requirement;3.1.2.2.the rated voltage;3.1.2.3.the international designation of the relevant category;3.1.2.4.the rated wattage (in the sequence, principal filament/secondary filament for dual-filament lamps); this need not be indicated separately if it is part of the international designation of the relevant filament lamp category;3.1.2.5.a space of sufficient size to accommodate the approval mark which shall be indicated on the drawings referred to in Appendix 2.3.1.2.6.Other inscriptions than those covered by points 3.1.2.1. to 3.1.2.5. and 6. may be affixed, on the condition that they do not adversely affect the luminous characteristics.3.1.3.In the case of gas-discharge light sources on the cap:3.1.3.1.the trade name or mark of the manufacturer;3.1.3.2.the international designation of the relevant category;3.1.3.3.the rated wattage; this need not be indicated separately if it is part of the international designation of the relevant category;3.1.3.4.a space of sufficient size to accommodate the approval mark which shall be indicated on the drawings referred to in Appendix 2.3.1.3.5.Other inscriptions than those covered by items 3.1.3.1. to 3.1.3.4. and 6. may be affixed on the cap.3.1.3.6.The ballast used for the type approval of the light source shall be marked with type and trade mark identification and with the rated voltage and wattage, as indicated on the relevant lamp data sheet.4.GRANTING OF EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL4.1.If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EC type-approval pursuant to Article 4(3) and, if applicable, Article 4(4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be granted.NB:Nothing in this Directive shall prevent a Member State from prohibiting the combination of a headlamp incorporating a lens of plastic material approved under this Directive with a mechanical headlamp-cleaning device (with wipers).4.2.A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in4.2.1.Appendix 3 for applications referred to in point 2.1.;4.2.2.Appendix 4 for applications referred to in point 2.2.4.3.An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be assigned to each type of headlamp approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to another type of headlamp.4.4.Where EC component type approval is requested for a type of lighting and light-signalling device comprising a headlamp and other lamps, a single EC component type-approval number may be assigned provided that the headlamp complies with the requirements of this Directive and that each of the other lamps forming part of the lighting and light-signalling device for which EC component type approval is requested complies with the separate Directive applying to it.4.5.An approval code shall be assigned to each type of light source approved. It consists of an identification code comprising not more than two characters selected from the Arabic numerals and capital letters listed in footnote0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R S T U V W X Y Z., preceded by a one-digit sequence number assigned to the most recent major technical amendment to the relevant Annex of Directive 76/761/EEC on the date EC type approval was granted. In this Directive the sequence number is2 for Annex VII,0 for Annex IX.The same Member State shall not assign the same code to another type of light source.5.EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK FOR HEADLAMPS5.1.In addition to the markings referred to in item 3.1., every headlamp conforming to the type approved pursuant to this Directive shall bear an EC component type-approval mark.5.2.This mark shall consist of:5.2.1.a rectangle surrounding the letter "e" followed by the distinguishing number or letters of the Member State which has granted type approval:1 for Germany2 for France3 for Italy4 for the Netherlands5 for Sweden6 for Belgium7 for Hungary8 for the Czech Republic9 for Spain11 for the United Kingdom12 for Austria13 for Luxembourg17 for Finland18 for Denmark19 for Romania20 for Poland21 for Portugal23 for Greece24 for Ireland25 for Croatia26 for Slovenia27 for Slovakia29 for Estonia32 for Latvia34 for Bulgaria36 for LithuaniaCY for CyprusMT for Malta;5.2.2.in the vicinity of the rectangle the "base approval number" contained in section 4 of the type-approval number referred to in Annex VII of Directive 70/156/EEC, preceded by the two figures indicating the sequence number assigned to the most recent major technical amendment to the relevant Annex of Directive 76/761/EEC on the date EC type-approval was granted. In this Directive the sequence number is01 for Annex II,02 for Annex III,04 for Annex IV,02 for Annex V,02 for Annex VI,00 for Annex VIII.5.2.3.additional symbols as follows:5.2.3.1.on headlamps meeting left-hand traffic requirements only, a horizontal arrow, pointing to the right of an observer facing the headlamp, i.e. to the side of the road on which the traffic moves;5.2.3.2.on headlamps designed to meet the requirements of both traffic systems by means of an appropriate adjustment of the setting of the optical unit or the filament lamp, a horizontal arrow with a head on each end, the heads pointing respectively to the left and to the right;5.2.3.3.on headlamps meeting the requirements of this Directive in respect of the passing beam only, the letter "C";5.2.3.4.on headlamps meeting the requirements of this Directive in respect of the driving beam only, the letter "R";5.2.3.5.on headlamps meeting the requirements of this Directive in respect of both the passing beam and the driving beam, the letters "CR";5.2.3.6.preceded by the letter(s):—Sin the case of headlamps referred to in item 1.2,—Hin the case of headlamps referred to in items 1.3. and 1.4.,—HSin the case of headlamps referred to in item 1.5,—Din the case of headlamps referred to in item 1.7.;5.2.3.7.on headlamps incorporating a lens of plastic material, the letters PL shall be affixed near the symbols prescribed in items 5.2.3.3. to 5.2.3.5. above;5.2.3.8.on headlamps referred to in items 1.3., 1.4., 1.5. and 1.7. meeting the requirements of this Directive in respect of the driving beam, an indication of the maximum luminous intensity expressed by a reference mark, placed near the rectangle surrounding the letter "e"; in the case of reciprocally incorporated headlamps, indication of the maximum luminous intensity of the driving beams as a whole shall be expressed as above.The reference mark mentioned above is defined inparagraph 6.3.2.1.2. of the documents referred to in item 2.1., of Annexes IV and V,paragraph 8.3.2.1.2. of the documents referred to in item 2.1 of Annex VI,paragraph 6.3.2.2. of the documents referred to in item 2.1. of Annex VIII,as applicable.5.2.3.9.In every case the relevant operating mode used during the test procedure according to paragraph 1.1.1.1. of Annex "X" and the permitted voltage(s) according to paragraph 1.1.1.2. of Annex "X" shall be stipulated on the type-approval certificate (Appendix 3).In the corresponding cases the device shall be marked as follows:On headlamps meeting the requirements of this Directive which are so designed that the filament of the passing beam shall not be lit simultaneously with that of any other lighting function with which it may be reciprocally incorporated: an oblique stroke (/) shall be placed behind the passing lamp symbol in the approval mark.On headlamps referred to in items 1.1., 1.3. and 1.4. meeting the requirements of Annex "X" to this Directive only when supplied with a voltage of 6 V or 12 V, a symbol consisting of the number 24 crossed out by an oblique cross (X) shall be placed near the filament lamp holder.Annex "X" means:Annex 4 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annexes II and VIII to this Directive,Annex 5 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annexes III, IV and V to this Directive,Annex 6 of the documents referred to in point 2.1 of Annex VI to this Directive,as applicable.5.3.The EC component type-approval mark shall be affixed to the lamp in such a way as to be indelible and clearly legible even when the lamp is fitted to the vehicle.5.4.Arrangement of the approval mark.5.4.1.Independent lamps:Examples of the EC component type-approval mark are given in figure 1 of Appendix 5.5.4.2.Grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps.5.4.2.1.Where a single EC component type-approval number is issued, as per item 4.4. above, for a type of lighting and light-signalling device comprising a headlamp and other lamps, a single EC component type-approval mark may be affixed, consisting of:5.4.2.1.1.a rectangle surrounding the letter "e" followed by the distinguishing number or letters of the Member State which has granted type approval (see point 5.2.1.);5.4.2.1.2.the base approval number (see point 5.2.2., first half-sentence).5.4.2.2.This mark may be located anywhere on the lamps which are grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated, provided that:5.4.2.2.1.it is visible after the installation of the lamps;5.4.2.2.2.no light-transmitting components of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps can be removed without simultaneously removing the approval mark.5.4.2.3.The identification symbol for each lamp corresponding to each Directive pursuant to which EC component type approval was granted, together with the sequence number (see point 5.2.2.) and, where necessary, the required arrow shall be marked:5.4.2.3.1.either on the appropriate light-emitting surface;5.4.2.3.2.or in a group, in such a way that each of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps may be clearly identified.5.4.2.4.The dimensions of the components of this mark must not be less than the minimum dimensions specified for individual marks by the various Directives pursuant to which EC component type approval was granted.5.4.2.5.Examples of an EC component type-approval mark for a lamp that is grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated with other lamps are given in figure 2 of Appendix 5.5.4.3.Lamps, the lens of which is used for different types of headlamps and which may be reciprocally incorporated or grouped with other lamps:5.4.3.1.the provisions laid down in point 5.4.2. above shall apply;5.4.3.2.in addition, where the same lens is used, the latter may bear the different approval marks relating to different types of headlamps or units of lamps, provided that the main body of the headlamp, even if it cannot be separated from the lens, also comprises the space described in item 3.1.1.2. above and bears the approval marks of the actual functions;5.4.3.3.if different types of headlamps comprise the same main body, the latter may bear the different approval marks.5.4.3.4.Examples of an EC component type-approval mark for lamps reciprocally incorporated with a headlamp are given in figure 3 of Appendix 5.6.EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK FOR LIGHT SOURCES6.1.In addition to the markings referred to in point 3.1.2. or 3.1.3., every light source conforming to the type approved pursuant to this Directive shall bear an EC component type-approval mark.6.2.This mark shall consist of:6.2.1.a rectangle surrounding the letter "e" followed by the distinguishing number or letters of the Member State which has granted type-approval:1 for Germany2 for France3 for Italy4 for the Netherlands5 for Sweden6 for Belgium7 for Hungary8 for the Czech Republic9 for Spain11 for the United Kingdom12 for Austria13 for Luxembourg17 for Finland18 for Denmark19 for Romania20 for Poland21 for Portugal23 for Greece24 for Ireland25 for Croatia26 for Slovenia27 for Slovakia29 for Estonia32 for Latvia34 for Bulgaria36 for LithuaniaCY for CyprusMT for Malta;6.2.2.the approval code mentioned in item 4.5. in the vicinity of the rectangle.6.3.The inscriptions and marks specified in points 3.1.2., 3.1.3. and 6.1. shall be clearly legible and indelible.6.4.An example of an EC component type-approval mark for light source is given in figure 4 of Appendix 5.7.MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS7.1.In the case of modifications of the type approved pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply.8.CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION8.1.As a general rule, measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 10 of Directive 70/156/EEC.8.2.In particular, the tests to be carried out pursuant to point 2.3.5. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC are those prescribed inAnnex 3 and Annex 7 paragraph 3 of the documents referred to in point 2.1 of Annex II,Annex 3 and Annex 6 paragraph 3 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex III,Annex 2 and Annex 6 paragraph 3 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex IV,Annex 5 and Annex 6 paragraph 3 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex V,Annex 5 and Annex 7 paragraph 3 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex VI,Annexes 6 and 7 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex VII,Annex 8 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex VIII, orAnnexes 6 and 7 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex IX, as applicable,and the criteria to be used in selecting samples for the tests mentioned in points 2.4.2. and 2.4.3. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC are those set out inAnnex 8 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex II,Annex 7 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex III,Annex 7 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex IV,Annex 7 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex V,Annex 8 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex VI,Annexes 8 and 9 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex VII,Annex 9 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex VIII, orAnnex 8 of the documents referred to in point 2.1. of Annex IX, as applicable.8.3.The normal frequency of inspections authorised by the approval authority shall be one every two years.ANNEX IISCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1.SCOPEThis Annex applies to motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with filament lamps of categories R2 and/or HS1.2.TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1.The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 1 and 5 to 8 and Annexes 3, 4 and 6 to 8 of UN-ECE Regulation No 1 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:the 01 series of amendments including Supplements 1 to 3 to the 01 series of amendments
E/ECE/324Add. 1/Rev. 4.
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,Supplement 4 to the 01 series of amendments
E/ECE/324Add. 1/Rev. 4/Amend. 1.
E/ECE/TRANS/505
,Supplement 5 to the 01 series of amendments including Corrections to Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments and Corrections to Revision 4 of Regulation No 1
E/ECE/324Add. 1/Rev. 4/Amend. 2.
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,Supplement 6 to the 01 series of amendmentsTRANS/WP.29/489.,Supplement 7 to the 01 series of amendmentsTRANS/WP.29/535.,except that:2.1.1.Where reference is made to "Regulation No 37", this shall be understood as "Annex VII to this Directive".2.1.2.In paragraph 6.5., "paragraph 2.1." means "point 1.4.2.3. in Appendix 1 of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.3.In Annex 3, paragraph 2.5., "paragraph 9.1. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.4.In Annex 7, paragraph 1.1. and Appendix 1, the title of Table A, "paragraph 2.2.4. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.5.In Annex 7, paragraph 1.2. and Appendix 1, the title of Table B, "paragraph 2.2.3. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.1. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.6.In Annex 7, paragraph 2.4.2., "paragraph 2.2.4. above" means "point 2.1.2.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.7.In Annex 8, paragraphs 2.3. and 3.3., "paragraph 10" means "Article 11 of Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.8.Only headlamps emitting a light of white colour shall be approved pursuant to this Directive.ANNEX IIISCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1.SCOPEThis Annex applies to motor vehicle "sealed-beam" headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both.2.TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1.The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 2, 6 to 8 and 11 and Annexes 3, 4 (pages 32 to 39 of reference document
E/ECE/324Add. 4/Rev. 3.
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) and 5 to 7 of UN-ECE Regulation No 5 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:the 01 and 02 series of amendments including Supplements 1 and 2 to the 02 series of amendments,Corrigendum 1 to Revision 3 of Regulation No 5
E/ECE/324Add. 4/Rev. 3/Corr. 1.
E/ECE/TRANS/505
,Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendmentsTRANS/WP. 29/491.,Supplement 4 to the 02 series of amendmentsTRANS/WP. 29/567.,except that:2.1.1.In Annex 3, paragraph 2.5., "paragraph 12.1 of this Regulation" means "point 2.1. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.2.In Annex 6, paragraph 1.1. and Appendix 1, the title of Table A, "paragraph 3.2.4. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.3.In Annex 6, paragraph 1.2. and Appendix 1, the title of Table B, "paragraph 3.2.3. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.1. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.4.In Annex 6, paragraph 2.4.2., "paragraph 2.2.4. above" means "point 2.1.2.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.5.In Annex 7, paragraphs 2.3 and 3.3., "paragraph 13" means "Article 11 of Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.6.Only headlamps emitting a light of white colour shall be approved pursuant to this Directive.ANNEX IVSCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1.SCOPEThis Annex applies to motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with halogen filament lamps of categories H1, H2, H3, HB3, HB4, H7 and/or H8.2.TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1.The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 1, 5, 6, 8 and 9 and Annexes 2, and 4 to 7 of UN-ECE Regulation No 8 which consist of a consolidation of the following documents:the 01 to 04 series of amendments including Supplements 1 to 4 to the 04 series of amendments
E/ECE/324Add. 7/Rev. 3.
E/ECE/TRANS/505
,Supplement 5 to the 04 series of amendments
E/ECE/324Add. 7/Rev. 3/Amend. 1.
E/ECE/TRANS/505
,Corrigendum 1 to Supplement 4 to the 04 series of amendments
E/ECE/324Add. 7/Rev. 3/Corr. 1.
E/ECE/TRANS/505
,Corrigendum 2 to Revision 3 of Regulation No 8
E/ECE/324Add. 7/Rev. 3/Corr. 2.
E/ECE/TRANS/505
,Supplement 6 to the 04 series of amendmentsTRANS/WP. 29/492.,Supplement 7 to the 04 series of amendmentsTRANS/WP. 29/520.,Supplement 8 to the 04 series of amendmentsTRANS/WP.29/538.,Supplement 9 to the 04 series of amendmentsTRANS/WP.29/585.,Supplement 10 to the 04 series of amendmentsTRANS/WP.29/623.,except that:2.1.1.Where reference is made to "Regulation No 37", this shall be understood as "Annex VII to this Directive".2.1.2.In paragraph 6.3.2.1.2., "paragraph 4.2.2.7." means "item 5.2.3.8 of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.3.In paragraph 6.4., "paragraph 2.1.3." means "item 1.4.2.3. in Appendix 1 of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.4.In Annex 2, paragraph 2.5., "paragraph 12.1. of this Regulation" means "item 2.1. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.5.In Annex 6, paragraph 1.1. and Appendix 1, the title of Table A, "paragraph 2.2.4. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.6.In Annex 6, paragraph 1.2. and Appendix 1, the title of Table B, "paragraph 2.2.3. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.1. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.7.In Annex 6, paragraph 2.4.2., "paragraph 2.2.4. above" means "point 2.1.2.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.8.In Annex 7, paragraphs 2.3 and 3.3, "paragraph 13" means "Article 11 of Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.9.Only headlamps emitting a light of white colour shall be approved pursuant to this Directive.ANNEX VSCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1.SCOPEThis Annex applies to motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both and equipped with halogen filament lamps of category H4.2.TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1.The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 1, 5, 6, 8 and 9 and Annexes 3 to 7 of UN-ECE Regulation No 20 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:the 01 and 02 series of amendments including Supplements 1 to 3 to the 02 series of amendments
E/ECE/324Rev. 1/Add. 19/Rev. 2.
E/ECE/TRANS/505
,Supplement 4 to the 02 series of amendments
E/ECE/324Rev. 1/Add. 19/Rev. 2/Amend. 1.
E/ECE/TRANS/505
,Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments including Corrections to Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendments and Corrections to Revision 2 of Regulation No 20
E/ECE/324Rev. 1/Add. 19/Rev. 2/Amend. 2.
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,Supplement 4 to the 02 series of amendmentsTRANS/WP. 29/541.,except that:2.1.1.Where reference is made to "Regulation No 37", this shall be understood as "Annex VII to this Directive".2.1.2.In paragraph 6.3.2.1.2., "paragraph 4.2.2.7." means "point 5.2.3.8. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.3.In paragraph 6.4., "paragraph 2.1.3." means "point 1.4.2.3. in Appendix 1 of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.4.In Annex 5, paragraph 2.5., "paragraph 12.1. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.5.In Annex 6, paragraph 1.1. and Appendix 1, the title of Table A, "paragraph 2.2.4. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.6.In Annex 6, paragraph 1.2. and Appendix 1, the title of Table B, "paragraph 2.2.3. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.1. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.7.In Annex 6, paragraph 2.4.2., "paragraph 2.2.4.1.1. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.8.In Annex 7, paragraphs 2.3. and 3.3., "paragraph 13" means "Article 11 of Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.9.Only headlamps emitting a light of white colour shall be approved pursuant to this Directive.ANNEX VISCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1.SCOPEThis Annex applies to halogen "sealed-beam" motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both.2.TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1.The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 2, 6 to 8 and 10 and Annexes 3 to 8 of UN-ECE Regulation No 31 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:the 1 and 02 series of amendments including Supplements 1 and 2 to the 02 series of amendments
E/ECE/324Rev. 1/Add. 30/Rev. 1.
E/ECE/TRANS/505
,Corrigendum 1 to Revision 1 of Regulation No 31
E/ECE/324Rev. 1/Add. 30/Rev. 1/Corr. 1.
E/ECE/TRANS/505
,Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendmentsTRANS/WP.29/497.,Supplement 3 to the 02 series of amendmentsTRANS/WP.29/569.,except that:2.1.1.In paragraph 8.3.2.1.2., "paragraph 5.2.2.5." means "point 5.2.3.8. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.2.In Annex 5, paragraph 2.5., "paragraph 11.1. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.3.In Annex 7, paragraph 1.1. and Appendix 1, the title of Table A, "paragraph 3.2.4. of this Regulation" means point 2.1.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive.2.1.4.In Annex 7, paragraph 1.2 and Appendix 1, the title of Table B, "paragraph 3.2.3. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.1. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.5.In Annex 7, paragraph 2.4.2, "paragraph 3.2.4.1.1. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.6.In Annex 8, paragraphs 2.3. and 3.3., "paragraph 12" means "Article 11 of Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.7.Only headlamps emitting a light of white colour shall be approved pursuant to this Directive.ANNEX VIISCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1.SCOPEThis Annex applies to filament lamps for use in approved lamp units of motor vehicles and of their trailers.2.TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1.The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 2.1. and 3. and Annexes 1 and 4 to 9 of UN-ECE Regulation No 37 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:the 02 and 03 series of amendments including Corrigendum 2 and Supplements 1 to 9 to the 03 series of amendments
E/ECE/324Rev. 1/Add. 36/Rev. 2.
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,Corrigendum 1 to Revision 2
E/ECE/324Rev. 1/Add. 36/Rev. 2/Corr. 1.
E/ECE/TRANS/505
,Supplement 10 to 12 to the 03 series of amendments
E/ECE/324Rev. 1/Add. 36/Rev. 2/Amend. 1.
E/ECE/TRANS/505
,Supplement 13 to the 03 series of amendmentsTRANS/WP.29/498.,Supplement 14 to the 03 series of amendmentsTRANS/WP.29/523.,Supplement 15 to the 03 series of amendmentsTRANS/WP.29/586.,except that:2.1.1.In Annex 6, paragraph 2.5., "paragraph 4.1. of this Regulation" means "item 2.1. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC".ANNEX VIIISCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1.SCOPEThis Annex applies to motor vehicle headlamps equipped with gas-discharge light sources.2.TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1.The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 1, 5, 6 and 7 and Annexes 3 to 9 of UN-ECE Regulation No 98, 38 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:the Regulation in its original form (00)
E/ECE/324Rev. 1/Add. 97.
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,Supplement 1 to Regulation No 98TRANS/WP.29/553.,except that:2.1.1.Where reference is made to "Regulation No 99", this shall be understood as "Annex IX to this Directive".2.1.2.In paragraph 1.5., "Regulation No 48" shall be understood as "Directive 76/756/EEC".2.1.3.In paragraph 6.3.2.2., "paragraph 4.2.2.7." means "point 5.2.3.8 of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.4.In paragraph 6.5., "paragraph 2.1.4." means "point 1.4.2.3. in Appendix 1 of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.5.In Annex 5, paragraph 1.1. and Appendix 1, the title of Table A, "paragraph 2.2.4. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.6.In Annex 5, paragraph 1.2. and Appendix 1, the title of Table B, "paragraph 2.2.3. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1.2.1. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.7.In Annex 5, paragraph 2.4.2., "paragraph 2.2.4. above" means "point 2.1.2.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.8.In Annex 8, paragraph 2.5., "paragraph 9.1. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.9.In Annex 9, paragraphs 2.3. and 3.3., "paragraph 10", means "Article 11 of Directive 70/156/EEC".2.1.10.Only headlamps emitting a light of white colour shall be approved pursuant to this Directive.ANNEX IXSCOPE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS1.SCOPEThis Annex applies to gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of motor vehicles.2.TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS2.1.The Technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 2.1. and 3. and Annexes 1 and 4 to 8 of UN-ECE Regulation No 99 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:the Regulation in its original form (00)
E/ECE/324Rev. 1/Add. 98.
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,Supplement 1 to Regulation No 99TRANS/WP.29/587.,except that:2.1.1.In paragraphs 3.2.1. and 3.4.2. and in Annex 4, paragraph 2, "paragraph 2.2.2.4" means "point 2.2.2.2. of Annex I to this Directive".2.1.2.In Annex 6, paragraph 2.5., "paragraph 4.1. of this Regulation" means "point 2.1. of Annex X to Directive 70/156/EEC".