Commission Directive 1999/18/EC of 18 March 1999 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/762/EEC relating to front fog lamps for motor vehicles and filament lamps for such lamps Text with EEA relevance.
Date: 1999-03-18
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Community certification, approximation of laws, motor vehicle, signalling device, technical specification, technological change

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COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 1999/18/EC

of 18 March 1999

adapting to technical progress Council Directive 76/762/EEC relating to front fog lamps
for motor vehicles and filament lamps for such lamps

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to 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 trailers (1), as last amended
by Directive 98/91/EC of the European Parliament and
the Council (2), and in particular Article 13(2)
of
thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 76/762/EEC of
27 June 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to front fog lamps for motor
vehicles and filament lamps for such lamps (3), as last
amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland
and Sweden, and in particular Article 10 thereof,

(1) Whereas Directive 76/762/EEC is one of

the
separate Directives of
the EC type-approval
procedure which has been established by Directive
70/156/EEC;
the
provisions laid down in Directive 70/156/EEC
components and
relating to vehicle
separate
to Directive
76/762/EEC;

technical units

consequently,

whereas,

systems,

apply

(2) Whereas,

in

3(4)

particular, Article

and
Article 4(3) of Directive 70/156/EEC require each
separate Directive to have attached to it an
information document and also a type-approval
to Directive
certificate based on Annex VI
70/156/EEC in order that type-approval may be
computerised;
type-approval
certificate provided for in Directive 76/762/EEC
should be amended accordingly;

whereas

the

(3) Whereas the procedures should be simplified in
order to maintain the equivalence envisaged by
Article 9(2) of Directive 70/156/EEC between
certain separate Directives and the corresponding
regulations of
the United Nations’ Economic
Commission for Europe (UN-ECE), when those
regulations are amended; whereas, as a first step,
the
Directive
requirements
76/762/EEC should be replaced by those of
UN-ECE Regulation No
of
cross-reference;

by way

technical

19

of

(4) Whereas

it

is necessary to ensure

the
requirements in Council Directive 76/756/EEC (4),
amended by Commission Directive
as
last
97/28/EC (5),
Directive
in
76/761/EEC (6), as last amended by Commission
Directive 1999/17/EC (7), are complied with;

Council

that

and

(5) Whereas

in this
the measures provided for
Directive are in accordance with the opinion of
the Committee
for Adaptation to Technical
Progress established by Directive 70/156/EEC,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

Directive 76/762/EEC is amended as follows:

1. The title is replaced by the following:

(cid:28)on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States
for motor
vehicles.’

relating to front

fog lamps

(1) OJ L 42, 23.2.1970, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 11, 16.1.1999, p. 25.
(3) OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 122.

(4) OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 1.
(5) OJ L 171, 30.6.1997, p. 1.
(6) OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 96.
(7) See page 45 of this Official Journal.

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2.

In Article 1, paragraph 1 is
following:

replaced by the

Each Member

(cid:28)1.
EC
component type-approval for any type of rear fog
lamp which satisfies the construction and testing
requirements laid down in the relevant Annexes.’

grant

State

shall

provided that the front fog lamps comply with the
requirements of Directive 76/762/EEC, as amended by
this Directive, and that, as
far as vehicles are
concerned, they are installed in accordance with the
requirements laid down in Directive 76/756/EEC.

2.

From 1 April 2000 Member States:

3.

In Article 2, the first paragraph is replaced by the
following:

— shall no longer grant EC type-approval, and

(cid:28)Member States shall, for each type of front fog
lamp 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 3.’

4. Article 4 is replaced by the following:

(cid:28)Article 4

The competent authorities of the Member States
the
inform each other, by means of
shall
procedures
of
4 (6)
in
Directive 70/156/EEC, of each approval which
they have granted, refused or withdrawn pursuant
to this Directive.’

specified

Article

5. Article 9 is replaced by the following:

(cid:28)Article 9

For 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, and its trailers, with the exception of
vehicles which run on rails and of agricultural and
forestry tractors and all mobile machinery.’

6. The Annexes are replaced by the text in the Annex

to this Directive.

Article 2

From 1 October 1999, or, if the publication of
1.
the texts referred to in Article 3 is delayed beyond
1 April 1999, six months after the actual date of
publication of these texts, Member States may not, on
grounds relating to front fog lamps:

— refuse, in respect of a type of vehicle or a type of
to grant EC type-approval or

fog lamp,

front
national type-approval, or

— prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service
of vehicles, or the sale or entry into service of front
fog lamps,

— may refuse to grant national type-approval

for any type of vehicle on grounds relating to front fog
lamps, and for any type of front fog lamp,
if the
requirements of Directive 76/762/EEC, as amended by
this Directive, are not fulfilled.

From 1 April 2001 the

3.
requirements of
Directive 76/762/EEC relating to front fog lamps as
components, as amended by this Directive, shall be
applicable
the purposes of Article 7(2) of
Directive 70/156/EEC.

for

4. Notwithstanding paragraphs 2 and 3, for the
purposes of replacement parts Member States shall
continue to grant EC type-approval of
fog
lamps, and to permit their sale and entry into service,
in accordance with previous versions of Directive
76/762/EEC provided that such front fog lamps

front

— are intended to be fitted to vehicles already in use,

and

— comply with the requirements of that Directive
which were applicable when the vehicles where
first registered.

Article 3

The paragraphs and annexes of UN-ECE Regulation
No 19 referred to in point 1 of Annex II, shall be
published in the Official Journal of
the European
Communities before 1 April 1999.

Article 4

1. Member States shall bring into force the laws,
regulations and administrative provisions necessary to
comply with this Directive by 1 October 1999;
however, if the publication of the texts referred to in
Article 3 is delayed beyond 1 April 1999, the Member

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States shall comply with this obligation six months
after the actual date of publication of these texts. They
shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

They shall apply those provisions from 1 October
1999, or, if the publication of the texts referred to in
Article 3 is delayed beyond 1 April 1999, six months
after the actual date of publication of those texts.

When Member States adopt
those provisions, they
shall contain a reference to this Directive or be
accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of
shall
publication. Member
their
determine how such reference is to be made.

official

States

States

to the
2. Member
Commission the texts of
the main provisions of
national law which they adopt in the field covered by
this Directive.

communicate

shall

Article 5

This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day
following its publication in the Official Journal of the
European Communities.

Article 6

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 18 March 1999.

For the Commission

Martin BANGEMANN

Member of the Commission

ANNEX

(cid:28)LIST OF ANNEXES

ANNEX I:

Administrative provisions for type-approval

Appendix 1: Information document

Appendix 2: Type-approval certificate

Appendix 3: Models of the EC component type-approval mark

ANNEX II:

Technical requirements

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ANNEX I

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TYPE-APPROVAL

1.

APPLICATION FOR EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL

1.1.

The application for EC component type-approval pursuant to Article 3(4) of Directive
70/156/EEC of a type of front fog lamp shall be submitted by the manufacturer.

1.2.

A model for the information document is given in Appendix 1.

1.3.

The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the
type-approval tests:

1.3.1.

two samples, equipped with the lamp or lamps recommended;

1.3.2.

for the test of plastic material of which the lenses are made:

1.3.2.1.

thirteen lenses;

1.3.2.1.1. six of these lenses may be replaced by six samples of material at least 60 mm (cid:148) 80 mm 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 (cid:148) 15 mm);

1.3.2.1.2. every such lens or sample of material shall be produced by the method to be used in mass

production;

1.3.2.2.

a reflector to which the lenses can be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

1.3.3.

The characteristics of the materials making up the lenses and coatings, if any, should be
accompanied by the test report on these materials and coatings if they have already been
tested.

2.

MARKINGS

2.1.

The devices submitted for EC component type approval must bear:

2.1.1.

the trade name or mark of the manufacturer;

2.1.2.

in the case of lamps with replaceable light sources: the type(s) of filament lamp prescribed;

2.1.3.

in the case of lamps with non-replaceable light sources: the nominal voltage and wattage.

2.2.

2.3.

These markings shall be clearly legible and indelible and shall be affixed to the illuminating
surface, or to one of the illuminating surfaces, of the device. They shall be visible from the
exterior when the device is fitted to the vehicle.

Each device shall have sufficient space for the component type-approval mark. This space
shall be indicated on the drawings referred to in Appendix 1.

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3.

GRANTING OF EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL

3.1.

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).

3.2.

A model for the EC type-approval certificate is given in Appendix 2.

3.3.

3.4.

An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be
assigned to each type of front fog lamp approved. The same Member State shall not assign
the same number to another type of front fog lamp.

Where EC component type approval is requested for a type of lighting and light-signalling
device comprising a front fog lamp and other lamps, a single EC component type-approval
number may be assigned provided that the front fog lamp 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.

EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK

4.1.

In addition to the markings referred to in item 2.1., every front fog lamp conforming to the
type approved pursuant to this Directive shall bear an EC component type-approval mark.

4.2.

This mark shall consist of:

4.2.1.

a rectangle surrounding the letter “e” followed by the distinguishing number or letters of
the Member State which has granted type-approval:

1
2
3
4
5
6
9
11

for Germany
for France
for Italy
for the Netherlands
for Sweden
for Belgium
for Spain
for the United Kingdom

for Austria
12
for Luxembourg
13
for Finland
17
for Denmark
18
for Portugal
21
for Greece
23
IRL for Ireland;

4.2.2.

in the vicinity of the rectangle the “base approval number” contained in section 4 of the
type-approval number referred to in Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC, preceded by the
two figures indicating the sequence number assigned to the most recent major technical
amendment to Directive 76/762/EEC on the date EEC type approval was granted. In this
Directive, the sequence number is 02;

4.2.3.

additional symbols as follows:

4.2.3.1.

the letter “B”;

4.2.3.2.

on front fog lamps incorporating a lens of plastic material the group of letters “PL” to be
affixed near the symbol prescribed in paragraph 4.2.3.1. above;

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4.2.3.3.

in every case the relevant operating mode used during the test procedure according to
paragraph 1.1.1.1. of Annex 4 (*) and the permitted voltages according to paragraph
1.1.1.2. of Annex 4 (*) shall be stipulated on the type-approval certificate referred to in
item 3.2.

In the corresponding cases the device shall be marked as follows:

On units meeting the requirements of this Directive which are so designed that the
filament(s) of one function shall not be lit simultaneously with that of any function with
which it may be reciprocally incorporated, an oblique stroke (/) shall be placed behind the
symbol in the approval mark of such function.

However, if only the front fog lamp and the passing lamp shall not be lit simultaneously,
the oblique stroke shall be placed behind the fog lamp symbol, this symbol being placed
either separately or at the end of a combination of symbols.

On units meeting the requirements of Annex 4 (*) 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. The reciprocal lamp incorporation of passing beam
lamp and front fog lamp is possible if it is in compliance with Directive 76/756/EEC.

4.3.

The EC component type-approval mark shall be affixed to the lens of the lamp or one of
the lenses in such a way as to be indelible and clearly legible even when the lamps are fitted
to the vehicle.

4.4.

Arrangement of the approval mark.

4.4.1.

Independent lamps:

Examples of the EC component type-approval mark are given in figure 1 of Appendix 3.

4.4.2.

Grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps:

4.4.2.1. Where a single EC component type-approval number is issued, as per item 3.4. above, for a
type of lighting and light-signalling device comprising a front fog lamp and other lamps, a
single EC component type-approval mark may be affixed, consisting of:

4.4.2.1.1. a rectangle surrounding the letter “e” followed by the distinguishing number or letters of

the Member State which has granted type-approval (see item 4.2.1.);

4.4.2.1.2. the base approval number (see item 4.2.2., first half-sentence);

4.4.2.1.3.

if necessary, the required arrow, in so far as it relates to the lamp assembly as a whole.

4.4.2.2.

This mark may be located anywhere on the lamps which are grouped, combined or
reciprocally incorporated, provided that:

4.4.2.2.1.

it is visible after the installation of the lamps;

4.4.2.2.2. no light-transmitting components of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated

lamps can be removed without simultaneously removing the approval mark.

(*) Of the documents referred to in item 1 of Annex II to this Directive.

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4.4.2.3.

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 item
4.2.2., second half-sentence) and, where necessary, the letter “D” and the required arrow
shall be marked:

4.4.2.3.1. either on the appropriate light-emitting surface;

4.4.2.3.2. or in a group,

in such a way that each of

the grouped, combined or reciprocally

incorporated lamps may be clearly identified.

4.4.2.4.

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.

4.4.2.5.

Examples of an EC component type-approval mark for a lamp that is grouped, combined
or reciprocally incorporated with other lamps are given in Appendix 3, Figure 2.

4.4.3.

Lamps reciprocally incorporated with other lamps, of which the lens may also be used for
other types of headlamps:

4.4.3.1.

the provisions laid down in item 4.4.2. above shall apply;

4.4.3.2.

in addition, where the same lens is used, the latter may bear the different approval marks
relating to the 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 2.3. above and bears the approval marks of the actual functions;

4.4.3.3.

if different types of headlamps comprise the same main body, the latter may bear the
different approval marks.

4.4.3.4.

Examples of an EC component type-approval mark for lamps reciprocally incorporated
with a headlamp are given in Appendix 3, Figure 3.

5.

MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE AND AMENDMENTS TO APPROVALS

5.1.

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.

6.

CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

6.1.

6.2.

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.

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 in point 3 of Annex 5 and in Annex 6, 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
are those in Annex 7 of the documents referred to in point 1 of Annex II to this Directive.

6.3.

The normal frequency of inspections authorised by the approval authority shall be one
every two years.

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Appendix  1

Information  document  No  . . .

relating  to  the  EC  component  type-approval  of  front  fog  lamps

(Directive  76/762/EEC,  as  last  amended  by  Directive  . . ./. . ./EC)

The  following  information,  if  applicable,  must  be  supplied  in  triplicate  and  include  a  list  of  contents.  Any
drawings  must  be  supplied  in  appropriate  scale  and  in  sufficient  detail  on  size  A4  or  on  a  folder  of  A4
format.  Photographs,  if  any,  must  show  sufficient  detail.

If the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls, information concerning their
performance  must  be  supplied.

0.

GENERAL

0.1.

Make  (trade  name  of  manufacturer): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2.

Type: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.5.

Name  and  address  of  manufacturer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.7.

In the case of components and separate technical units, location and method of affixing of the EC
approval mark: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.8.

Address(es)  of  assembly  plant(s): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.

DESCRIPTION  OF  THE  DEVICE

1.1.

Type  of  device: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.1.

Device  function(s): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.2.

Category  or  class  of  device: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.3.

Colour  of  the  light  emitted  or  reflected: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.

Drawing(s)  in  sufficient  detail  to  permit  identification  of  the  type  of  the  device  and  showing:

1.2.1.

in  what  geometrical  position  the  device  is  to  be  mounted  on  the  vehicle  (not  applicable  to  rear
registration  plate  lamps):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.2.

the  axis  of  observation  to  be  taken  as  the  axis  of  reference  in  the  tests  (horizontal  angle  H  =  0°,
vertical  angle  V  =  0°)  and  the  point  to  be  taken  as  the  centre  of  reference  in  the  said  tests  (not
applicable  to  retro-reflecting  devices  and  rear  registration  plate  lamps): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.3.

the  position  intended  for  the  EC  component  type-approval  mark:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.4.

for  rear  registration  plate  lamps,  the  geometrical  position  in  which  the  device  is  to  be  fitted  in
relation  to  the  space  to  be  occupied  by  the  registration  plate,  and  the  outline  of  the  area
adequately illuminated:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.5.

for headlamps and front fog lamps, a frontal view of the lamps with details of lens ribbing, if any,
and  the  cross  section: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3.

A  brief  technical  description  stating,  in  particular,  with  the  exception  of  lamps  with  non-
replaceable light sources, the category or categories of light sources prescribed which shall be one
or  more  of  those  contained  in  Directive  76/761/EEC  (not  applicable  to  retro-reflecting  devices):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.4.

Specific  information:

1.4.1.

For  rear  registration  plate  lamps,  a  statement  whether  the  device  is  intended  to  illuminate  a
wide/tall/both  wide  and  tall  plate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.2.

For  headlamps,

1.4.2.1.

information whether the headlamp is intended to provide both a dipped beam and main beam or
only  one  of  those  beams: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.2.2.

information in case the headlamp is intended to provide a dipped beam, if it is designed for both
left-hand  and  right-hand  traffic  or  for  either  left-hand  or  right-hand  traffic  only: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.2.3.

if the headlamp is equipped with an adjustable reflector, an indication of the mounting position(s)
of the headlamp in relation to the ground and the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle, if the
headlamp  is  for  use  in  that  (those)  position(s)  only: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.3.

For  position  lamps,  stop  lamps  and  direction  indicators:

1.4.3.1.

if  the  device  may  also  be  used  in  an  assembly  of  two  lamps  of  the  same  category: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.3.2.

in the case of devices with two levels of intensity (stop lamps and category 2b direction indicators),
arrangement diagram and specification of the characteristics of the system ensuring the two levels
of  intensity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.4.

For retro-reflecting devices, a brief description giving the technical specifications of the materials of
the  retro-reflecting  optical  unit: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4.5.

For  reversing  lamps,  a  statement  whether  the  device  is  intended  to  be  installed  on  a  vehicle
exclusively  in  a  pair  of  devices: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Appendix  2

MODEL

(maximum  format:  A4  (210 × 297  mm))

EC  TYPE-APPROVAL  CERTIFICATE

Stamp  of  administration

Communication  concerning  the

— type-approval (1)

— extension  of  type-approval (1)

— refusal  of  type-approval (1)

— withdrawal  of  type-approval (1)

of  a  type  of  a  vehicle/component/separate  technical  unit (1)  with  regard  to  Directive  . . ./. . ./EEC,  as  last
amended  by  Directive  . . ./. . ./EC

Type-approval number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reason  for  extension: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION  I

0.1. Make  (trade  name  of  manufacturer): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.2.

Type: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3. Means  of  identification  of  type  if  marked  on  the  vehicle/component/separate  technical  unit (1) (2):

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3.1. Location  of  that  marking: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.4.

Category  of  vehicle (1) (3): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.5. Name  and  address  of  manufacturer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.7.

In  the  case  of  components  and  separate  technical  units,  location  and  method  of  affixing  of  the  EC
approval mark: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.8.

Address(es)  of  assembly  plant(s): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION  II

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Additional  information  (where  applicable):  See  Addendum

Technical  service  responsible  for  carrying  out  the  tests: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date  of  test  report:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number  of  test  report: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remarks  (if  any):  See  Addendum

Place: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7.

8.

9.

Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The  index  to  the  information  package  lodged  with  the  approval  authority,  which  may  be  obtained
on  request,  is  attached.

(1) Delete  where  not  applicable.
(2) If  the  means  of  identification  of  type  contains  characters  not  relevant  to  describe  the  vehicle,  component  or  separate
technical  unit  types  covered  by  this  type-approval  certificate  such  characters  shall  be  represented  in  the  documentation
by  the  symbol:  “?”  (e. g. ABC??123??).

(3) As  defined  in  Annex  II  A  to  Directive  70/156/EEC.

Addendum  to  EC  type-approval  certificate  No  . . .

concerning  the  component  type-approval  of  a  lighting  and/or  light-signalling  device  with  regard  to
Directive(s)  76/757/EEC;  76/758/EEC;  76/759/EEC;  76/760/EEC;  76/761/EEC;  76/762/EEC;  77/538/EEC;
77/539/EEC  and  77/540/EEC (1)  as  last  amended  by  Directive(s)  . . .

1.

Additional  information

1.1. Where  applicable,  indicate  for  each  lamp

1.1.1. The  category(ies)  of  the  device(s):. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.2. The  number  and  category  of  light  sources  (not  applicable  to  retro  reflector (2): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.3. The  colour  of  the  light  emitted  or  reflected: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1.4. Approval  granted  solely  for  use  as  a  replacement  part  on  vehicles  already  in  service:  Yes/No (1)

1.2.

Specific  information  for  certain  types  of  lighting  or  light-signalling  devices

1.2.1. For  retro-reflecting  devices:  In  isolation/part  of  an  assembly  of  devices (1)

1.2.2. For  rear  registration  plate  lamps:  Device  for  illuminating  a  tall  plate/a  wide  plate (1)

1.2.3. For headlamps: If equipped with an adjustable reflector, the mounting position(s) of the headlamp in
relation to the ground and the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle, if the headlamp is for use in
that  (those)  position(s)  only: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2.4. For  reversing  lamps:  This  device  shall  be  installed  on  a  vehicle  only  as  part  of  a  pair  of  devices:

Yes/No (1)

5.

Remarks

5.1. Drawings

5.1.1. For rear registration plate lamps: the attached drawing No . . . shows the geometric position in which
the  device  is  to  be  fitted  in  relation  to  the  space  to  be  occupied  by  the  registration  plate,  and  the
outline  of  the  area  adequately  illuminated;

5.1.2. for  retro-reflecting  devices:  the  attached  drawing  No  . . .  shows  the  geometric  position  in  which  the

device  is  to  be  fitted  to  the  vehicle;

5.1.3. For  all  other  lighting  and  light-signalling  devices:  the  attached  drawing  No  . . .  shows  the  geometric
position  in  which  the  device  is  to  be  fitted  to  the  vehicle,  and  the  axis  of  reference  and  centre  of
reference  of  the  device.

5.2.

For  headlamps:  Operating  mode  used  during 
to
Directive  76/761/EEC): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(item  5.2.3.9  of  Annex 

test 

the 

I 

(1) Delete  where  not  applicable.
(2) For  lamps  with  non-replaceable  light  sources,  indicate  the  number  and  the  total  wattage  of  the  light  sources.

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EXAMPLES OF THE EC COMPONENT TYPE-APPROVAL MARK

a ‡ 12 mm

Figure 1a

a
3

a
3

a
3

a
3

B/PL
e1
021471

a

Figure 1b

B
e1
021471

a

2 a
3

a
3

2 a
3

a
3

The device bearing the EC component type-approval mark shown above is a front fog lamp, type
approved in Germany (e1) pursuant to this Directive (02) under the base approval number 1471.

Figure 1a indicates that the front fog lamp incorporates a lens of plastic material and that it cannot be
lit simultaneously with any other lamp with which it may be reciprocally incorporated.

Figure 1b indicates that the front fog lamp can be lit simultaneously with any other lamp with which
it may be reciprocally incorporated.

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Figure 2

Simplified marking of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps when two or more lamps
are part of the same assembly

(The vertical and horizontal lines schematise the shape of the light-signalling device. These are not part
of the approval mark)

MODEL A

e1

30

7120

02 A

02 HCR PL

02 B PL 01 1a

MODEL B

02 A

02 HCR PL

02 BPL 01 1a

30

e1

7120

MODEL C

A
02

HCR
PL
02

B
PL
02

1a
01

e1

30

7120

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MODEL D

02 A

e1

30 7120 02 HCR PL

02 BPL 01 1a

Note: The four examples of approval marks, models A, B, C and D represent four possible variants of the marking
of a lighting and light-signalling device when two or more lamps are part of the same unit of grouped,
combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps. This approval marks shows that the device was approved in
Germany (e1) under the base approval number 7120 and comprises:

A front position lamp A approved in accordance with Annex II to Directive 76/758/EEC, sequence No 02,
for left-hand installation;

A headlamp (HCR) with a passing beam designed for right-hand and left-hand traffic and driving beam with
a maximum intensity comprised between 86 250 and 101 250 candelas (as indicated by the number 30)
approved in accordance with Annex V to Directive 76/761/EEC, sequence No 02, and incorporating a lens
of plastic material (PL);

A front
incorporating a lens of plastic material (PL);

fog lamp (B) approved in accordance with Directive 76/762/EEC, sequence No 02, and

A front direction indicator lamp of category 1a approved in accordance with Directive 76/759/EEC,
sequence No 01.

Figure 3

Lamp reciprocally incorporated or grouped with a headlamp

30

e1

7120
7122

HCR

CR

04

01

B
02

The above example corresponds to the marking of a lens intended to be used in different types of
headlamps, namely:

either: a headlamp with a passing beam designed for both traffic systems and a driving beam with a
maximum luminous intensity comprised between 86 250 and 101 250 candelas (as indicated by the
number 30) approved in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 7120 in accordance with the
requirements of Annex IV to Directive 76/761/EEC,
reciprocally
incorporated a front fog lamp approved in accordance with Directive 76/762/EEC, sequence No 02,

sequence No 04, which is

or:

a headlamp with a passing beam and a driving beam, designed for both traffic systems and approved
in Germany (e1) under the base approval number 7122 in accordance with the requirements of
Annex II to Directive 76/761/EEC, sequence No 01, which is reciprocally incorporated with the same
front fog lamp as above,

or:

even either of the abovementioned headlamps approved as a single lamp.

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The main body of the headlamp shall bear the only valid approval number, for instance:

B

HCR

or

02

04

e1 

30

HCR

04

e1 

30

7120

or

B

02

CR

01

e1

7122

7120

or

CR

01

e1

7122

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ANNEX II

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The technical requirements are those set out in paragraphs 1. and 5. to 8. and Annexes 3 to 7 of

UN-ECE Regulation No 19 which consists of a consolidation of the following documents:

— the 02 series of amendments incorporating Supplements 1 to 4 to the 02 series of

amendments (1),

— Supplement 5 to the 02 series of amendments including Corrections to Revision 3 of

Regulation No 19 (2),

— Supplement 6 to the 02 series of amendments (3),

— Supplement 7 to the 02 series of amendments (4),

— Supplement 8 to the 02 series of amendments (5),

except that:

1.1. Where reference is made to “Regulation No 37”, this shall be understood as “Annex VII to

Directive 76/761/EEC”.

1.2. In paragraph 5.1., “paragraph 2.2.3. above” means “point 1.3.1. of Annex I to this Directive”.

1.3. In Annex 5, paragraph 1.1. and Appendix 1, the title of Table A, “paragraph 2.2.4. of this

Regulation” means “point 1.3.2. of Annex I to this Directive”.

1.4. In Annex 5, paragraph 1.2. and Appendix 1, the title of Table B, “paragraph 2.2.3. of this

Regulation” means “point 1.3.1. of Annex I to this Directive”.

1.5. In Annex 5, paragraph 2.4.2., “paragraph 2.2.4.1.1.” means “point 1.3.2.1.1. of Annex I to this

Directive”.

1.6. In Annex

7,

paragraphs

2.3

and

3.3.,

“paragraph

12” means

“Article

11

of

Directive 70/156/EEC”.

1.7. In Annex 6, paragraph 2.5., “paragraph 11.1. of this Regulation” means “point 2.1. of Annex X

to Directive 70/156/EEC”.

(1) E/ECE/324

E/ECE/TRANS/505

(2) E/ECE/324

E/ECE/TRANS/505

(3) E/ECE/324

E/ECE/TRANS/505
(4) TRANS/WP. 29/568.
(5) TRANS/WP. 29/617.’

} Rev. 1/Add. 18/Rev. 3.
} Rev. 1/Add. 18/Rev. 3./Amend. 1.
} Rev. 1/Add. 18/Rev. 3/Amend. 2.