Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2010C00408:body:0:p12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2010C00408
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the model in annex 1A or annex 1B to this Regulation.

       8. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

       8.1. Every vehicle or steering control approved under this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements set out in paragraphs 5 and 6 above.

       8.2. In order to verify that the requirements of paragraph 8.1. are met, suitable checks of the production shall be carried out.

       8.3. The holder of the approval shall, in particular:

       8.3.1. ensure the existence of procedures for effective quality control of the vehicle or steering control;

       8.3.2. have access to the testing equipment necessary for checking conformity to each approved type;

       8.3.3. ensure that test result data are recorded and that the annexed documents remain available for a period to be determined in agreement with the administrative department;

       8.3.4. analyse the results of each type of test, in order to verify and ensure the consistency of characteristics of the vehicle or steering control, making allowance for permissible variations in industrial production;

       8.3.5. ensure that for each type of vehicle or steering control at least the tests concerning the taking of measurements are carried out;

       8.3.6. ensure that any set of samples or test pieces giving evidence of non‑conformity in the type of test in question shall give rise to a further sampling and test.  All necessary steps shall be taken to restore conformity of the corresponding production.

       8.4. The competent authority which has granted type approval may at any time verify the conformity control methods applied in each production unit.

       8.4.1. At every inspection, the test records and production records shall be presented to the visiting inspector.

       8.4.2. The inspector may select samples at random to be tested in the manufacturer's laboratory.  The minimum number of samples may be determined according to the results of the manufacturer's own checks.

       8.4.3. Where the quality level appears unsatisfactory or it seems necessary to verify the validity of the tests carried out in application of paragraph 8.4.2., the inspector shall select samples to be sent to the technical service which conducted the type approval tests.

       8.4.4. The competent authority may carry out any test prescribed in this Regulation.  The normal frequency of inspections authorized by the competent authority shall be one per year.  In cases where unsatisfactory results are found during one of these inspections, the competent authority shall ensure that all necessary steps are taken to restore conformity of production as rapidly as possible.

       9. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

       9.1. The approval granted in respect of a vehicle type or steering control type, pursuant to this Regulation, may be withdrawn if the
        requirement laid down in paragraph 8.1. above is not complied