December 2006

  • Report of 11th JASIC Asia Government-Industry Meeting (Third Announcement)
    The titled meeting was convened over a 3-day period from 28-30 November 2006 in Jakarta, Indonesia. In this meeting, which was the second round of the 4th Series, each country/territory gave a report on accession to the 1958 Agreement/1998 Agreement, and there were earnest and lively discussions on topics such as the vehicle certification system countries/territories are expected to tackle once they have joined the Agreements and how member countries/territories should be cooperating to promote adoption of the ECE Regulation. The meeting ended with a publicly announced wrap-up. Click here for details.

  • Automotive Regulations Information CD-ROM January 2007 is scheduled to be distributed on Wednesday 10 January 2007. For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

November 2006

  • Adoption result of ECE Regulations at WP.29 on its 140th Session
    For the ECE Regulation adoption result at the 140th session of WP.29 on 14-17 November 2006, please click here.

  • Report on 6th Asia Expert Meeting Held in Thailand
    The 6th Asia Expert Meeting, organized by Thailand’s Department of Land Transport (DLT), was held for three days from 11 to 13 October 2006 with the theme “Vehicle Passive Safety (ECE R14 [safety-belt anchorages], R16 [safety-belts], R17 [seats], R25 [head restraints]).” With an approximate total of 100 attendees at the meeting, including those from Thailand's government offices and industries as well as 21 participants from Brunei, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Japan, presentations and discussions covering a wide range of topics pertaining to the details of each ECE Regulation and certification system were held. Click here to view the materials distributed at the meeting and the photos of the meeting.

  • Automotive Regulations Information CD-ROM December 2006 is scheduled to be distributed on Friday 1 December 2006. For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

October 2006

  • Automotive Regulations Information CD-ROM November 2006 is scheduled to be distributed on Wednesday 1 November 2006. For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

September 2006

  • Automotive Regulations Information CD-ROM October 2006 is scheduled to be distributed on Monday 2 October 2006. For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

August 2006

  • Convening of the 11th JASIC Asia Government-Industry Meeting - No. 2 Report
    As you are aware, the 11th JASIC Asia Government-Industry Meeting will be convened in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 28 to 30 November 2006, under the joint sponsorship of the Indonesia Directorate General for Land and Transportation (DGLT) and JASIC.
    At this meeting, government and industry representatives from all parts of Asia will come together and exchange a wide range of ideas regarding the harmonization of international standards concerning vehicle safety and the environment, and regarding international agreements on vehicle standards in Asia.
    Hoping that you will join us on this occasion, we have prepared the following documents regarding participation in this meeting.

    Click here to view the formal invitation.
    Click here to view the registration form (Attachment 1).
    Click here to view the hotel reservation form (Attachment 2).
    Click here to view the General Information (Attachment 3).
    Click here to view the (interim) meeting program (Attachment 4).

  • A “QR Code” (two-dimensional bar code) has been added in the Location Info page of this Web site. If you have a QR Code-compatible cell phone, scanning the code with your cell phone makes it easy to find your way to our Tokyo office.

  • 6th Asia Expert Meeting to be held in Bangkok
    The 6th Asia Expert Meeting will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, on the subjects below. We have just obtained from the Department of Land Transport (DLT), sponsoring authority, relevant documents such as the model of official invitation letter, meeting schedule (draft), subscription forms, etc. The invitation letters will be shortly sent by mail to the authorities and organizations concerned in Asian countries. Many participants from Asian countries are expected to attend this meeting to discuss these interesting subjects centered on motor vehicle safety.

    For the model of official invitation letter, click here.
    For the meeting schedule (draft) (Attachment 1), click here.
    For general information (Attachment 2), click here.
    For the meeting subscription form (Attachment 3), click here.
    For the hotel reservation form (Attachment 4), click here.
    For the access to the hotel (Attachment 5), click here.

    Dates: Three days from October 11 to 13, 2006
    Venue: ARNOMA Hotel, Bangkok
    Subjects: Vehicle Passive Safety (ECE R14 (safety-belt anchorages), R16 (safety-belts), R17 (seats), R25 (head restraints)

  • Automotive Regulations Information CD-ROM September 2006 is scheduled to be distributed on Friday 1 September 2006. For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

July 2006

  • Automotive Regulations Information CD-ROM August 2006 is scheduled to be distributed on Tuesday 1 August 2006. For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

June 2006

  • The Year 2006 Edition of Automobile Type Approval Handbook for Japanese Certification (“Blue Book 2006”) to Be Published
    The Blue Book 2006 is scheduled to be published on 7 July 2006. If you are interested in purchasing the Blue Book, click here for more information.

  • 11th JASIC Asia G-I Meeting to Be Held in Indonesia
    The 11th JASIC Asia Government-Industry Meeting will be convened in Jakarta, Indonesia from 28 to 30 November 2006. Click here for details.

  • Report on 5th Asia Expert Meeting Held in Hong Kong
    The 5th Asia Expert Meeting, organized by Hong Kong Transport Department (TD), was held in Hong Kong for two days on 1 and 2 June 2006 with the theme “The Type Approval System under 1958 Agreement.” A total of 90 people attended the meeting, including those from Hong Kong's government offices and industries as well as 17 participants from China, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan. Presentations and discussions covering a wide range of topics pertaining to the certification system under 1958 Agreement were held. Click here to view the materials distributed at the meeting and the photos of the meeting.

  • Adoption result of ECE Regulations at WP.29 on its 139th Session
    For the ECE Regulation adoption result at the 139th session of WP.29 on 20-23 June 2006, please click here.

  • 10th G-I Meeting Presentation Materials Are Posted
    All of the presentation materials used at the 10th JASIC Asia G-I Meeting, held in Malaysia in 2005, are now posted on the “Harmonization Trends in Asia” page. These materials are expected to be effectively utilized by countries in their efforts to harmonize regulations and certification system internationally.

  • ECE R13-H Workshop with KATRI
    With KATRI (Korea Automobile Testing & Research Institute) visiting Japan, we held a workshop on ECE R13-H at JASIC’s conference room. Mr. Ishihara, chairman of JASIC’s Subcommittee on Brakes and Running Gear, organized the workshop, and Mr. Kawaguchi, a vehicle approval test auditor from NTSEL, explained the current status in Japan. Through this workshop, Japan and Korea deepened understanding of each country’s situation, which helped build their continuing relationship.

  • About the New “Harmonization Trends in Asia” Page
    Since there have been increasingly active efforts by Asian countries/economies to harmonize international regulations, including accession to the 1958 Agreement and participation in WP.29 meetings, we added a new page called “Harmonization Trends in Asia” to this Web site. The new page, which can be found under the menu titled “About WP29,” introduces the most recent activities of those countries/economies and explains how JASIC supports them.

    The first information posted there is updated transcripts of Q & A sessions at Asia G-I Meetings. Click here to view the transcripts.

  • Automotive Regulations Information CD-ROM July 2006 is scheduled to be distributed on Monday 3 July 2006. For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.


May 2006

  • Automotive Regulations Information CD-ROM June 2006 is scheduled to be distributed on Thursday 1 June 2006. For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

  • 5th Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in Hong Kong (3rd Announcement)
    In connection with JASIC's news on 30 March and 21 April 2006, the 5th Asia Expert Meeting is scheduled to be held in Hong Kong (see below for the dates, venue, and theme), and we have obtained the meeting programs (final) and abstracts of presentations from the hosting organization Hong Kong Transport Department (TD).
    Click here for the programs and abstracts, and here for the meeting registration form (final), if necessary.

    * Please be advised that the venue of the meeting has changed.

    Dates:
    Two days on 1 and 2 June 2006
    Venue:
    Visitor Box, 8/F, Happy Valley Stand, Happy Valley Racecourse, Happy Valley, HONG KONG
    Theme:
    "The Type Approval System under 1958 Agreement"

  • JASIC Office Relocated
    Our office relocated to the following address on Monday, 1 May 2006.

    * New address:
    3F, SHOEI Bldg., 6, Rokubancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0085, JAPAN
    (Click here for map)
    * Phone number:
    +81-3-5216-7241 (unchanged)
    * Fax number:
    +81-3-5216-7244 (unchanged)
    * Web site:
    http://www.jasic.org/e/index_e.htm (unchanged)


April 2006

  • Automotive Regulations Information CD-ROM May 2006 is scheduled to be distributed on Monday 8 May 2006. For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

  • 5th Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in Hong Kong (2nd Announcement)
    In connection with JASIC's news on 30 March 2006, the 5th Asia Expert Meeting is scheduled to be held in Hong Kong (see below for the dates, venue, and theme), and we have obtained the meeting programs (tentative) from the hosting organization Hong Kong Transport Department (TD). Click here for the programs.
    Also, click here for the meeting registration form, if necessary.

    Dates:
    Two days on 1 and 2 June 2006
    Venue:
    Conference Room, 41 Floor, Transport Department, Immigration Tower,
    7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, HONG KONG
    Theme:
    "The Type Approval System under 1958 Agreement"


March 2006

  • JASIC convened the UNECE/WP.29/GRPE's informal meeting on WWH-OBD for three days on 6-8 March 2006. The purpose of the informal meeting, which has been chaired by Japan, is to develop the WWH-OBD gtr. Click here for a summary of the meeting.

  • The following is the latest status of the UN 1958 and 1998 Agreements:
    1958 Agreement: Malaysia and Thailand have joined the Agreement. Now, the total number of its Contracting Parties is 46.
    1998 Agreement: Malaysia and India have joined the Agreement. Now, the total number of its Contracting Parties is 27.

  • Adoption result of ECE Regulations at WP.29 on its 138th Session
    For the ECE Regulation adoption result at the 138th session of WP.29 on 7-10 March 2006, please click here.

  • Automotive Regulations Information CD-ROM April 2006 is scheduled to be distributed on Monday 3 April 2006. For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.

  • 5th Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in Hong Kong
    The 5th Asia Expert Meeting is scheduled to be held in Hong Kong (see below for the dates, venue, and theme). The details will be announced later after we obtain the programs from the hosting organization Hong Kong Transport Department (TD). The meeting will focus on the type approval system, an interesting topic that is expected to draw many participants from Asian countries.

    Dates:
    Two days on 1 and 2 June 2006
    Venue:
    Conference Room, 41 Floor, Transport Department, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, HONG KONG
    Theme:
    "The Type Approval System under 1958 Agreement"


February 2006

  • Automotive Regulations Information CD-ROM March 2006 is scheduled to be distributed on Wednesday 1 March 2006. For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.


January 2006

  • Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in Philippines (2nd Announcement)
    In connection with JASIC's news on 11 January 2006, the Philippines government, namely LTO, has officially announced its decision to host the upcoming Asia Expert Meeting (see below for the details) and made the tentative meeting programs available. Click here for the programs.

    Meeting date: Tuesday, 31 January 2006
    Venue: Hyatt Regency Manila (2702 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Philippines)
    Title: 4th Asia Expert Meeting on "Accession to the 1958 Agreement and Participation to WP29 (main title)" "For Economies Considering WP29 Participation (secondary title)"
  • Automotive Regulations Information CD-ROM February 2006 is scheduled to be distributed on Wednesday 1 February 2006. For information on added and revised regulations, please click here.
  • Asia Expert Meeting to Be Held in Philippines
    An Asia Expert Meeting on "Accession to the 1958 Agreement and Participation to WP29 (main title)" "For Economies Considering WP29 Participation (secondary title)" is scheduled to be convened in the Philippines on 31 January 2006. The details will be announced later after we obtain the programs from the hosting country.

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