Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00228:reg:1:p26
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00228
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1 (pt 26/40)
Character Range: 406349–409329

in particular:

       11.3.1. ensure the existence of procedures for the effective control of the quality of products:

       11.3.2. have access to the control equipment necessary for checking the conformity to each approved type;

       11.3.3. ensure that data of test results are recorded and that related documents shall remain available for a period to be determined in accordance with the administrative service;

       11.3.4. analyze the results of each type of test in order to verify and ensure the stability of the product characteristics making allowance for variation of an industrial production;

       11.3.5. ensure that for each type of product at least the tests prescribed in annex 5 to this Regulation are carried out;

       11.3.6. ensure that any collecting of samples giving evidence of nonconformity with the type of test considered shall give rise to another sampling and another test.  All the necessary steps shall be taken to re-establish the conformity of the corresponding production.

       11.4. The competent authority which has granted type approval may at any time verify the conformity control methods applicable to each production unit.

       11.4.1. In every inspection, the test books and production survey records shall be presented to the visiting inspector.

       11.4.2. The inspector may take samples at random to be tested in the manufacturer's laboratory. The minimum number of samples may be determined in the light of results of the manufacturer's own checks.

       11.4.3. When the quality level appears unsatisfactory or when it seems necessary to verify the validity of the tests carried out in the application of paragraph 11.4.2. above, the inspector shall select samples, to be sent to the technical service which has conducted the type approval tests, using the criteria of annex 8.

       11.4.4. The competent authority may carry out any test prescribed in this Regulation.  These tests will be on samples selected at random without causing distortion of the manufacturer's delivery commitments and in accordance with the criteria of annex 8.

       11.4.5. The competent authority shall strive to obtain a frequency of inspection of once every two years.  However, this is at the discretion of the competent authority and their confidence in the arrangements for ensuring effective control of the conformity of production. In the case where negative results are recorded, the competent authority shall ensure that all necessary steps are taken to re-establish the conformity of production as rapidly as possible.

       11.5. Headlamps with apparent defects are disregarded.

       11.6. The reference mark is disregarded.

       12. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

       12.1. The approval granted in respect of a type of HSB unit pursuant to this Regulation may be withdrawn if the requirements set forth above are not met, or if an HSB unit bearing the approval mark does not conform to