CEN/TR 15970:2009

Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Overview on work program for EN standards to be developed by CEN/TC 212 WG 4

This Technical Report gives a description of the context regarding the situation of pyrotechnic articles for vehicles and their consideration within the Directive 2007/23/EC with the aim to define what harmonized standards shall be developed in order to comply with the essential safety requirements of the Annex 1 of the Directive.

Pyrotechnsiche Gegenstände - Pyrotechnische Gegenstände für Fahrzeuge - Überblick über harmonisierte Normen, die von CEN/TC 212/WG 4 erarbeitet werden

Articles pyrotechniques pour véhicules - Vue d'ensemble du programme pour le développement de normes européennes

Pirotehnični izdelki za vozila - Pregled programa dela za standarde EN, ki jih pripravlja CEN/TC 212 WG 4

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 22-Sep-2009
• ICS: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 212 - Fireworks
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 212/WG 4 - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 23-Sep-2009
• Due Date: 02-Jan-2010
• Completion Date: 23-Sep-2009
• Directive: Not Harmonized2007/23/EC - Pyrotechnic articles directive
• Directive:

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  Harmonized Standard2013/29/EU - Directive 2013/29/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of pyrotechnic articles (recast)
• Mandate: M/416 - Standardization mandate assigned to CEN concerning pyrotechnic articles
• Ref Project: SIST-TP CEN/TR 15970:2009 - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Overview on work program for EN standards to be developed by CEN/TC 212 WG 4

Overview

CEN/TR 15970:2009 is a Technical Report published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It provides a comprehensive overview of the standardization work program for EN standards related to pyrotechnic articles for vehicles, as managed by CEN/TC 212 Working Group 4. This report aligns the development of harmonized standards with the requirements set out in Directive 2007/23/EC, ensuring essential safety and regulatory compliance for pyrotechnic products used in the automotive sector.

Pyrotechnic articles in vehicles are critical for the safe operation of systems such as airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, circuit breakers, and various actuators. The report sets the foundation for future EN standards that support manufacturers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies in achieving consistent safety, testing, and labelling practices throughout the European market.

Key Topics

CEN/TR 15970:2009 covers several important areas relating to pyrotechnic vehicle components:

• Context and Regulatory Mandate: Description of the inclusion of pyrotechnic articles for vehicles under Directive 2007/23/EC and the mandate given to CEN for harmonized standard development.
• Scope Definition: Clarifies which pyrotechnic articles are within the regulatory scope and which are not, addressing both articles installed during manufacturing and as spare parts.
• Product Categorization: Introduction to the grouping of articles into product families (e.g., P1 and P2 categories), facilitating efficient testing and certification.
• International Alignment: Coordination with existing international ISO standards (notably ISO 12097) to ensure compatible terminology and test regimes.
• Working Group Coordination: Framework for coordination between CEN/TC 212 working groups, particularly regarding electric igniters used in automotive applications.
• Proposed Standard Structure: Outline for EN standards with separate parts addressing terminology, general test methods, labelling, and specific requirements for distinct pyrotechnic articles such as gas generators, airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners, igniters, actuators, and semi-finished assemblies.

Applications

The Technical Report is highly relevant for stakeholders in the automotive and pyrotechnics industries, including:

• Vehicle Manufacturers and Suppliers: Ensuring that pyrotechnic components installed in vehicles, whether during assembly or as spare parts, comply with EU safety and regulatory requirements.
• Standards Developers: Providing a clear framework for drafting harmonized EN standards that will be used for conformity assessment.
• Testing and Certification Bodies: Offering guidance on grouping articles for testing and certification, reducing the complexity and cost of compliance.
• Regulatory Authorities: Supporting implementation and enforcement of Directive 2007/23/EC via standards that address essential safety requirements.
• Aftermarket and Spare Parts Providers: Assisting companies supplying vehicle spare parts in managing certification according to harmonized requirements.

Related Standards

CEN/TR 15970:2009 references and interfaces with several related standards and directives:

• Directive 2007/23/EC: The core European legislation on the placing of pyrotechnic articles on the market, including those for vehicles.
• ISO 12097: A key international series addressing terminology and testing for road vehicle pyrotechnic devices.
• Harmonized EN Standards (in development): These will cover terminology, test methods, labelling, product-specific requirements (for gas generators, airbag modules, pretensioners, igniters, actuators, and more) as part of the standardization roadmap.
• Vienna Agreement: Cooperation framework between CEN and ISO to ensure international alignment and avoid duplication in standards development.

CEN/TR 15970:2009 enhances the quality and safety of automotive pyrotechnic articles across Europe, facilitating harmonization, compliance, and safe mobility. By guiding the development of future EN standards, it supports consistent and reliable practices for all stakeholders in the pyrotechnic article supply chain.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2009
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SULSUDYOMD&(17&:*
Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Overview on work program for EN standards to be
developed by CEN/TC 212 WG 4
Pyrotechnische Gegenstände für Fahrzeuge - Überblick über harmonisierte Normen, die
von CEN/TC 212/WG 4 erarbeitet werden
Articles pyrotechniques pour véhicules - Vue d'ensemble du programme pour le
développement de normes européennes
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TR 15970:2009
ICS:
71.100.30 Eksplozivi. Pirotehnika Explosives. Pyrotechnics
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

TECHNICAL REPORT
CEN/TR 15970
RAPPORT TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHER BERICHT
September 2009
ICS 71.100.30
English Version
Pyrotechnic articles - Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles - Overview
on work program for EN standards to be developed by CEN/TC
212 WG 4
Articles pyrotechniques pour véhicules - Vue d'ensemble Pyrotechnsiche Gegenstände - Pyrotechnische
du programme pour le développement de normes Gegenstände für Fahrzeuge - Überblick über harmonisierte
européennes Normen, die von CEN/TC 212/WG 4 erarbeitet werden

This Technical Report was approved by CEN on 8 September 2009. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 212.

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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Description of the context .5
3 Interface between CEN/TC 212 Working groups .6
4 The harmonized EN Standards .6
4.1 Aim .6
4.2 The standard to be performed for pyrotechnical articles for vehicles .6
4.3 The work in progress .7

Foreword
This document (CEN/TR 15970:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 212 “Pyrotechnic
articles”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
Introduction
Mandate M\416 is issued by the European Commission to CEN. The main reason for this mandate is the fact
that on 14 June 2007, Directive 2007/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the placing on
the market of pyrotechnic articles, was published in the Official Journal. In Annex 1 of Directive 2007/23/EC
the essential safety requirements for pyrotechnic articles are given.
In order to facilitate the process of demonstrating compliance with the essential safety requirements,
harmonized standards for the design, manufacture and testing of pyrotechnic articles have to be developed.
Mandate M 416 describes the work that the EC wants CEN to perform.
During its meeting in Delft, October 2007, CEN/TC 212 has decided to share the corresponding work to be
done between five Working Groups of which WG 4 for "Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles".
At its plenary meeting in Berlin, May 2008, CEN 212 has agreed to produce, as a first step, a report
presenting the results of the work presently done and describing the next steps for developing EN standards.
1 Scope
This Technical Report gives a description of the context regarding the situation of pyrotechnic articles for
vehicles and their consideration within the Directive 2007/23/EC with the aim to define what harmonized
standards shall be developed in order to comply with the essential safety requirements of the Annex 1 of the
Directive.
2 Description of the context
The Directive 2007/23/EC for the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles clearly includes pyrotechnic
articles for vehicles (see article 2 item 5 of the Directive). CEN has received a mandate for the development of
harmonised standards for pyrotechnic articles. Therefore during the first CEN/TC212 meeting in October 2007
a working group (WG4) was established dedicated to the development of standards for pyrotechnic articles in
vehicles.
An agreement between CEN and ISO on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN from 1991 (Vienna
agreement) makes it necessary to carefully inspect all available material on the ISO-level which may influence
or may be reused for the standardisation of pyrotechnic articles. Specifically this is ISO 12097, where parts
may be very useful in order to use a compatible terminology and/or testing regime.
Pyrotechnics articles for vehicles are produced worldwide for installation in vehicles manufactured in Europe
or as spare parts on running vehicles within Europe.
Some pyrotechnic articles for vehicles can be regarded intermediate products, which will only enter further
production steps, while some pyrotechnic articles for vehicles are directly installed into a vehicle, e.g. as a
replacement part but also during vehicle assembly. This indicates that pyrotechnic articles for vehicles are
subject to different levels of professional use.
Pyrotechnic substances are found in vehicle components such as airbags, seatbelt-pretensioners, circuit
breakers, and various mechanical actuators. Parts, which are traded between suppliers and original
equipment manufacturers (OEM), can be seen on all levels from the most basic units, i.e. the igniters or micro-
gasgenerators for a pyrotechnical mechanism, to v
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