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two samples in any other colour submitted in conformity with paragraph 3.1.4. of this Regulation shall be required to meet only the colorimetric specifications (annex 6), the other tests no longer being required. Paragraph 5.2. is not applicable to devices of Class IV A.

       5.3. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved.  Its first two digits (at present 02, corresponding to the 02 series of amendments which entered into force on 1 July 1985) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval.  The same Contracting Party shall not assign the same number to another type of retro- reflecting device covered by this Regulation except in the case of an extension of the approval to a device differing only in colour.

       5.4. Notice of approval or of extension or refusal of approval of a type of retro-reflecting device  pursuant  to  this  Regulation  shall  be  communicated  to  the  Parties  to  the Agreement which apply this Regulation, by means of a form conforming to the model in annex 2 to this Regulation.

       5.5. There shall be affixed to every retro-reflecting device conforming to a type approved under this Regulation, in the space referred to in paragraph 4.2. above and in addition to the markings prescribed in paragraph 4.1.

       5.5.1. an international approval mark consisting of:

       5.5.1.1. a circle surrounding the letter "E" followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted approval; [3/]

       5.5.1.2. an approval number;

       5.5.1.3. a group of symbols IA, IB, IIIA or IVA showing the class of the approved retro- reflecting device.

       5.6. When two or more lamps are part of the same unit of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps (including a retroreflector), approval is granted only if each of these lamps satisfies the requirements of this Regulation or of another Regulation. Lamps not satisfying any one of those Regulations shall not be part of such a unit of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps.

       5.6.1. Where grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps comply with the requirements of several Regulations, a single international approval mark may be applied, consisting of a circle surrounding the letter "E" followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted the approval, an approval number and, if necessary, the required arrow.  This approval mark may be placed anywhere on the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps provided that:

       5.6.1.1. It is visible after their installation;

       5.6.1.2. No part of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps that transmits light can be removed without at the same time removing the approval mark.

       5.6.2. The identification symbol for each lamp appropriate