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The safety performance of a child seat is a critical piece of information for a parent or carer who is about to make a purchase. Improvements in the effectiveness and safety performance of child restraint systems will save lives and reduce serious injuries. So says TRL, the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory, who today launch a new independent safety rating system for child seats in vehicles, to better inform consumer choice when purchasing a child seat. All child seats sold in the UK meet minimum Regulatory Standards for safety, but with 6000 children between the ages of 0 and 11 injured in cars each year and over 250 killed or seriously injured, it is important to understand the safety performance levels of the large number of different products. This is even more vital when parents are buying in tougher economic times and wish to ensure best possible choice within their available budget. TRL, recognising the importance of child seats and the role they play in reducing casualties and serious injuries, has launched its new independent five star rating scheme for child restraint systems. Its Child Safety Centre has been carrying out research and development for manufacturers, retailers and Government for over 30 years, related to improving protocols and test methods that will be applied in the UK and internationally. More