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What is FIA Homologation? A Guide to Racing Safety Standards and Beltenick FIA Products

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■ What is FIA Homologation?

The FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) is the global standard-setting organization for world motor sport, including Formula 1 and WRC. 

FIA Certification represents one of the highest safety benchmarks in the racing industry.

Unlike regional standards, FIA standards are developed through rigorous scientific research and crash testing to withstand extreme heat and impact.

When a product carries an FIA hologram or label, it means the gear meets strict international safety protocols recognized by tracks worldwide.

For drivers competing in professional or international series, FIA-certified equipment is not just a recommendation—it is a mandatory requirement for maximum survival protection.

■ Common FIA Standards for Racing Products

We have lots of FIA-approved racing products.
Please see the introduction below to find and look into our FIA products!

FIA 8856-2018: Racing Apparel

Racing Suits

3 layers Racing Suit: RSN-500A, RSN-500B, RSN-600, RSN-700A, RSN-700B

*Notes: B version (RSN-500B / RSN-700B) refers to adding stretch parts on the back and the arm.*

Rsn 700b
RSN-700

Racing Apparel

Gloves: GLN-510, GLN-610

Boots: BTN-400, BTN-400RLS

Underwear: UW-06

Balaclavas: HD-06

Socks: SK-02

Gln 510
GLN-510/GLN-610
Uw 06 01
UW-06
Hd 06
HD-06
Sk 02
SK-02
Btn 400
BTN-400
Btn
BTN-400RLS

FIA 8863-2013: Window Net

Window Net: WN-40

Wn 40
WN-40

FIA 8854/98: 4-point Racing Harnesses

FIA 4-point racing harness: RCU-1100A

Rcu 1100a
RCU-1100A

FIA 8854-2016: 6-point Racing Harnesses

Camlock:

RCU-1002H

RCU-1003

RCU-1003PD

RCU-1003H

RCU-1003HSA

RCU-1004W

RCU-1005

RCU-1006

RCU-1007

RCU-1007H

RCU-1007PD

Rcu 1002h
RCU-1002H
Rcu 1003h
RCU-1003H
Rcu 1004w
RCU-1004W
Rcu 1005
RCU-1005
Rcu 1006
RCU-1006
Rcu 1007 B
RCU-1007

FIA 8855-1999: Racing Seat

FIA Fiberglass racing seat:

RST-300

RST-600

RST-700

RST-800

RST-900

Rst 300 1
RST-300
Rst 600 2
RST-600
Rst 700 2
RST-700
Rst 800 2
RST-800
Rst 900 2
RST-900

FIA Cabon racing seat:

Rst 500 1
RST-500
Rst 1100 1
RST-1100

FIA 8855-2021: Racing Seat

Rst 1200 2
RST-1200

■ Does FIA Homologated Product expire?

FIA 8856-2018 Racing Apparel:

Typically valid for 10 years from the date of manufacture. These must be replaced after they expire. There is a label/embroidery/printing showing the expiration date on the FIA apparel.

FIA 8854/98 and 8853-2016 Racing Harness:

Typically valid for 5 years from the date of manufacture. These must be replaced after they expire. There is a label showing the expiration date on the FIA harness.

Window Net (FIA 8863-2013):

Typically valid for 5 years from the date of manufacture. These must be replaced after they expire. There is a label showing the expiration date on the FIA window net.

FIA 8855-1999 and 8855-2021 Racing Seat:

Typically valid for 5 years from the date of manufacture. These must be replaced after they expire. There is a label showing the expiration date on the FIA racing seat.


Browse our range of FIA-certified racing products