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Crash & Safety Tests

Crash and safety testing forms the foundation of automotive homologation and consumer trust. From full-scale crashes to pedestrian headform impacts and restraint systems validation, these tests define whether vehicles protect lives in the most critical scenarios.

The International Automotive Federation (IAF) positions itself as a global coordinator and accreditor of crash & safety protocols—ensuring consistency across labs, enabling recognition across borders, and supporting regulators with standardized evidence frameworks.

Crashworthiness Domains

Frontal, Side & Rear Impacts

Offset deformable barrier, pole impacts, rear whiplash—all benchmark the structural survival space and crash energy management.

Pedestrian Protection

Headform, legform, and pelvis impactors simulate pedestrian injury mechanisms and define compliant exterior design zones.

Restraints & Child Seats

Seatbelt anchorage, pretensioners, airbags, and CRS/ISOFIX validations assure restraint function across occupant groups.

Structural Integrity

Roof crush, rollover, and side intrusion resistance verify structural durability and survival space preservation.

How IAF Adds Value

Standardized Protocols

IAF ensures crash test execution aligns with global benchmarks (UNECE, FMVSS, NCAP) and prevents duplication.

Lab Recognition

Through recognition programs, IAF accredits crash labs, ensuring cross-acceptance of test results by regulators worldwide.

Regulator Alignment

IAF acts as a policy bridge, channeling consolidated data into regulatory discussions and new legislative drafts.

Lifecycle Compliance

We support CoP and change-control processes to ensure vehicles remain compliant beyond initial crash tests.

Set the Standard for Safer Vehicles

Work with IAF to align your crash testing with global recognition, reduce re-testing, and demonstrate safety leadership.

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IAF’s Global Member Network

From regional OEMs to global tech pioneers, IAF unites a diverse community committed to shaping tomorrow’s mobility.

  • Active global outreach across key mobility regions
  • Strategic onboarding of founding corporate & expert members
  • Monthly roundtables, knowledge-sharing & draft consultations
  • Early-stage collaborations with research & policy networks

…and many more benefits designed to amplify your impact in the evolving mobility ecosystem.

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