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CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION AND ROUTINE TESTS. 10.1. The helmet or visor approved under this Regulation (whether the visor is approved as such or as forming part of the helmet), having satisfied the acceptability conditions of production qualification, shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by complying with the requirements set out in paragraphs 6. and 7. 10.2. In order to verify that the conditions stated in paragraph 10.1. have been met, appropriate control of the production must be performed. 10.3. The holder of the approval is responsible for the conformity of production procedures and he must in particular: 10.3.1. Ensure the existence of effective procedures so that the quality of the products can be inspected; 10.3.2. Have access to the testing equipment needed to inspect the conformity of each approved type; 10.3.3. Ensure that the test results are recorded and that the annexed documents remain available for a time period of 10 years after test; 10.3.4. Analyse the results of each type of test in order to verify and ensure the stability of the helmet or visor characteristics, making allowances for the variations of industrial production; 10.3.5. Ensure that for each type of helmet or visor at least those tests prescribed in paragraphs 10.5. and 10.6. of the present Regulation are carried out; 10.3.6. Ensure that when any samples or test pieces show non-conformity with the standard test concerned, further samples are taken and tested. All the necessary steps must be taken to restore conformity of the corresponding production. 10.4. The authority which has granted the approval may at any time verify the conformity control methods applied in each production facility. 10.4.1. At every inspection, the test records and production progress records must be available to the visiting inspector. 10.4.2. The inspector may select samples at random to be tested in the manufacturer's test laboratory (in the case where the manufacturer has such a laboratory). The minimum number of samples may be determined according to the results of the manufacturer's own verification. 10.4.3. When the level of control appears unsatisfactory, or when it seems necessary to check the validity of the tests carried out in application of paragraph 10.4.2., the inspector must select samples which will be sent to the technical service which conducted the approval tests. 10.4.4. The relevant authorities may carry out all of the tests prescribed in the present Regulation. 10.4.5. The relevant authorities must conduct inspections in accordance with annex 12. In cases where unsatisfactory results 7/ are found during an inspection, the approval authority must ensure that all necessary steps are taken to restore conformity of production as rapidly as possible. 10.5. Minimum conditions for the control of conformity of helmets In agreement with the relevant authorities, the holder of an approval will undertake the control of conformity following the method of batch control (paragraph 10.5.1.) or following the method of continuous control (paragraph 10.5.2.).

CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION AND ROUTINE TESTS. 10.1. The helmet or visor approved under this Regulation (whether the visor is approved as such or as forming part of the helmet), having satisfied the acceptability conditions of production qualification, shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by complying with the requirements set out in paragraphs 6. and 7.. E/ECE/324 Rev.1/Add.21/Rev.4 E/ECE/TRANS/505 Regulation No. 22 10.2. In order to verify that the conditions stated in paragraph 10.1. have been met, appropriate control of the production must be performed. 10.3. The holder of the approval is responsible for the conformity of production procedures and he must in particular: 10.3.1. Ensure the existence of effective procedures so that the quality of the products can be inspected; 10.3.2. Have access to the testing equipment needed to inspect the conformity of each approved type; 10.3.3. Ensure that the test results are recorded and that the annexed documents remain available for a time period of 10 years after test; 10.3.4. Analyse the results of each type of test in order to verify and ensure the stability of the helmet or visor characteristics, making allowances for the variations of industrial production; 10.3.5. Ensure that for each type of helmet or visor at least those tests prescribed in paragraphs 10.5. and 10.6. of the present Regulation are carried out;; For Public Comment 10.3.6. Ensure that when any samples or test pieces show non-conformity with the standard test concerned, further samples are taken and tested. All the necessary steps must be taken to restore conformity of the corresponding production. 10.4. The authority which has granted the approval may at any time verify the conformity control methods applied in each production facility. 10.4.1. At every inspection, the test records and production progress records must be available to the visiting inspector. 10.4.2. The inspector may select samples at random to be tested in the manufacturer's test laboratory (in the case where the manufacturer has such a laboratory). The minimum number of samples may be determined according to the results of the manufacturer's own verification. 10.4.3. When the level of control appears unsatisfactory, or when it seems necessary to check the validity of the tests carried out in application of paragraph 10.4.2., the inspector must select samples which will be sent to the technical service which conducted the approval tests. 10.4.4. The relevant authorities may carry out all of the tests prescribed in the present Regulation.. E/ECE/324 Rev.1/Add.21/Rev.4 E/ECE/TRANS/505 Regulation No. 22 page 47 10.4.5. The relevant authorities must conduct inspections in accordance with annex 12. In cases where unsatisfactory results 7/ are found during an inspection, the approval authority must ensure that all necessary steps are taken to restore conformity of production as rapidly as possible. 10.5. Minimum conditions for the control of conformity of helmets In agreement with the relevant authorities, the holder of an approval will undertake the control of conformity following the method of batch control (paragraph 10.5.1.) or following the method of continuous control (paragraph 10.5.2.).