Thule tests accordingly to the R129 protocol – a crucial regulation within the EU that dictates if a product can be sold within its jurisdiction. It provides a stringent framework for safety standards, including enhanced side-impact protection, ISOFIX installation, and improved fitting for children based on their size and  ensures a fit between car and child car seat.

Beyond meeting the mandatory standards, Thule tests its seats according to the protocols of the renowned Stiftung Warentest/ADAC testing. These tests present more demanding crash scenarios, including heavier impacts and varying angles, and extend to the practicality of handling by consumers and chemical safety. This comprehensive testing ensures that Thule car seats are not only robust in protection but also exemplary in daily use.

In line with our commitment to excel in safety, our car seats are submitted to the Swedish Plus Test, particularly for rearward-facing seats. It involves more rigorous crash testing than the EU norm and is a benchmark for safety in the Nordic countries. Passing the Plus Test (led by the Swedish insureance companies) signifies to parents across all regions that Thule car seats align with the highest safety aspirations.