Can I still buy R44 car seats?
R44 car seats can currently still be purchased and are still subject to extensive testing despite being gradually phased out. Joie confirms that these are still reliable car seats and are safe to use. From 1st September 2023, authorities will no longer accept approvals for R44 car seats and from 1st September 2024, they will no longer be sold by retailers, marketplaces and e-commerce in the EU/UK. This means that businesses will have one year to sell any remaining R44 car sets they have in stock.
It's important to understand that customers can still use an R44 car seat that has been purchased after 1st September 2023.