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in a suitable space to every belt conforming to a type approved under this Regulation:
              5.3.4.1. An international approval mark consisting of:
              5.3.4.1.1. A circle surrounding the letter "E" followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted approval.[5]
              5.3.4.1.2. An approval number;
              5.3.4.2. The following additional symbol(s):
              5.3.4.2.1. The letter "A" for a three-point belt, the letter "B" for a lap belt and the letter "S" for special-type belts.
              5.3.4.2.2. The symbols referred to in paragraph 5.3.4.2.1. above shall be supplemented by the following additional markings:
              5.3.4.2.2.1. The letter "e" for a belt with an energy absorption device;
              5.3.4.2.2.2. The letter "r" for a belt incorporating a retractor followed by the symbol (1, 2, 3, 4 or 4N) of the retractor used, in accordance with paragraph 2.14. of this Regulation, and the letter "m" if the retractor used is an emergency locking retractor with multiple sensitivity;
              5.3.4.2.2.3. The letter "p" in the case of safety-belts with a pre-loading device;
              5.3.4.2.2.4. The letter "t" in the case of a safety-belt with a retractor incorporating a tension-reducing device;
              5.3.4.2.2.5. Belts fitted with a type 4N retractor shall also bear a symbol consisting of a rectangle with a vehicle of category M1 crossed out, indicating that the use of this type of retractor is prohibited in vehicles of that category.
              5.3.4.2.2.6. If the safety-belt is approved following the provisions of paragraphs 6.4.1.3.3. and 6.4.1.3.4. of this Regulation, it shall be marked with the word "AIRBAG" in a rectangle.
              5.3.4.2.3. The symbol referred to in paragraph 5.3.4.2.1. above shall be preceded by the letter "Z" when the safety-belt is part of a restraint system.
              5.3.5. Annex 2, paragraph 2. to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of the approval mark.
              5.3.6. The particulars referred to in paragraph 5.3.4. above shall be clearly legible and be indelible, and may be permanently affixed either by means of a label or by direct marking. The label or marking shall be resistant to wear.
              5.3.7. The labels referred to in paragraph 5.3.6. above may be issued either by the Type Approval Authority which has granted the approval or, subject to that Authority's authorization, by the manufacturer.
  6.  Specifications
              6.1. General specifications
              6.1.1. Each sample submitted in conformity with paragraphs 3.2.2.2., 3.2.2.3. and 3.2.2.4. above shall meet the specifications set forth in paragraph 6. of this Regulation.
              6.1.2. The belt or the restraint system shall be so designed and constructed that, when correctly installed and properly used by an occupant, its satisfactory operation is assured and it reduces the risk of bodily injury in the event of an accident.
              6.1.3. The straps of the belt shall not be liable to assume a dangerous configuration.
              6.1.4. The